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Swem, Theodor R. and Helen V., Papers Guide to the Theodor R. and Helen V. Swem Papers Mss. Acc. 2008.165

Guide to the Theodor R. and Helen V. Swem Papers Mss. Acc. 2008.165


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Finding Aid Authors: Daniel Vivas, Amy White, Kim Sims.

Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
Mss. Acc. 2008.165
Title
Theodor R. and Helen V. Swem Papers 1856-1996 1950-1970
Quantity
1.00 Linear Feet
Creator
Swem, Helen V.
Creator
Swem Cottage Gallery (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Creator
Swem family
Creator
Swem, E. L.
Creator
Swem, Theodor R.
Language
English

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation:

Theodor R. and Helen V. Swem Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary

Acquisition Information:

Acc. 2008.165 is a gift, received December 2008. Acc. 2009.392 is a gift, received 09/15/2009.

Processing Information:

Arranged and described by Daniel Vivas in March 2009; finding aid revised by Amy White in September 2009, folder titles updated and finding aid revised by Kim Sims, September 2014.

Biographical Information:

Helen V. Swem is the wife of Theodor Swem and the niece-in-law of Earl Gregg Swem.

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed of personal papers, genealogy material and family photographs, gathered by Theodor R. and Helen V. Swem. Included are original documents, notes on the Swem, Gregg and Wright families, correspondence among family members regarding genealogy, articles, books, publications and diaries by or about the families, photographs of family members, including one of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., and Earl Gregg Swem, III, and material on Earl Gregg Swem's connection to the College of William and Mary. The collection also contains photographs, circa 1870s-1988, taken of and by members of the Swem family. Some of the 19th century photographs were taken by E.L. (Edward Lawrence) Swem, the father of Earl Gregg Swem, who was the owner of Swem & Newton Gallery in Belle Plaine, Iowa and later of Swem Cottage Gallery (or also Swems Studio) in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Most photographs are described and often dated on the reverse side.

Arrangement of Materials:

The collection is arranged into the following series: Correspondence, Genealogical Documents and Notes, Published Materials about the Family, Earl Gregg Swem Materials, Materials Related to the College of William and Mary, and Photographs.

Related Material

Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection, 1719-1982 (Mss. 82 Swem4)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • College of William and Mary. Swem Library
  • Correspondence
  • Genealogy
  • Gregg family
  • Luce family
  • Photographs
  • Swem family
  • Tintypes (photographic prints)
  • Virginia--Genealogy
  • Wright family

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Swem, E. L.
  • Swem, Helen V.
  • Swem, Theodor R.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Virginia--Genealogy
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Container List

Mixed Materials Box: 1 id241058
Box 1
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id241059
    Correspondence among Swem Family Members
    1890-1996
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id241060
    Correspondence among Swem Family Members (with attachments)
    1938-1958
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id241061
    "Uncle Earl's Letters," (1 of 2)
    1946-1965
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id241062
    Uncle Earl's Letters, (2 of 2)
    1946-1965
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id241063
    Invitation to the 49th Annual Gregg Family Reunion
    1988
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id241064
    Genealogical Notes
    1953, 1955, 1995, undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id241065
    Biographical Information on Anthony Wright
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8 id241066
    Lease Agreements for Property in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    1874, 1876
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 9 id241067
    Clipping on William Wright (a.k.a. Dan DeQuille)
    1948 September 8
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 10 id241068
    Family Data from Bibles (facsimiles)
    1958, undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 11 id241069
    Iowa City Directory
    1995
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 12 id241070
    Family Tree of Samuel Stuart and Amanda Swem Descendants
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13 id241071
    Article on Asa Gregg
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 14 id241072
    Typescript Diary of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Stuart
    1856 September 8-1857 Mar. 4
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 15 id241073
    Typescript Diary of James Stuart
    1863 Apr. 9-1863 June 22
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 id241074
    "Short History of the Gregg Family,"
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 17 id241075
    Log Cabin History
    1958
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18 id241076
    "Personal Recollection of the Early Settlement of Wapsinonoc Township and the Murder of Atwood by the Indians" (facsimile)
    1974, 1979
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 19 id241077
    "Ruth: Poem for the Times,"
    1979
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 20 id241078
    "The Quaker Greggs" (facsimile of 1944 orginial)
Mixed Materials Box: 2 id241079
Box 2
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id241080
    Edward Lawrence Swem, "In Memoriam,"
    1918
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id241081
    Reminiscences of Earl Gregg Swem
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id241082
    "Letter to a Brother: Granville Stuart to James Stuart, April 1873," published in 1953 (facsimile)
    1953
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id241083
    "The Boys of the Hawkeye State,"
    Scope and Contents

    1886 original, 1986 facsimile

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id241084
    "Our Quaker Ancestors,"
    1977
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id241085
    Genealogy Sources for Family Material
    1976, undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 7 id241086
    Dr. Frederick Starr
    1934-1967
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 8 id241087
    Earl Gregg Swem Speeches and Written Material
    1957-1960
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 9 id241088
    "Resolution Regarding Earl Gregg Swem,"
    1963-1965
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 10 id241089
    Articles and Speeches about Earl Gregg Swem's Achievements
    1941-1965
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 11 id241090
    Appraisal Report by James R. Bentley
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 12 id241091
    Letter from Charles W. Porter, III
    1965
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 13 id241092
    Materials from the College of William and Mary
    1957-1979
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 14 id241224
    Photographs: Swem Family
    circa 1890-1920s
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 14 id241225
      Earl Gregg Swem and Earl Gregg Swem, Jr
      circa 1917-1918
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 14 id241226
      Theodor R. Swem
      circa 1939-1940
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 14 id241227
      Theador R. Swem, son of AR Swem and Dora Doud Swem
      circa 1929-1930
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 14 id241229
      Leota Swem, portrait
      1914
      Scope and Contents

      Leota Swem, sister of A. Raymond Swem and Earl G. Swem

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241094
    Photographs: Swem Family
    circa 1890-1920s
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241400
      "Uncle William Swem," tintype portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Brother of E. L. Swem , Ted Swem, Sr.'s grandfather

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241401
      Ross Elden Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Brother of E. L. Swem; one son, William Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241402
      Phoebe Stuart Boarman, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Cousin of Leota Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241403
      Guy Leroy Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Brother of Earl Gregg Swem; died 1878; 2 years old.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241404
      Luse, Swem, or Gregg relative, portrait, circa 1870
      Scope and Contents

      Possibly Sarah Ann Mills Luse, mother of Emeline Luse Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241405
      Reddyn Luse, portrait
      circa 1870
      Scope and Contents

      Reddyn Luse, 1816-1903. Father of Emeline Luse Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241406
      E. L. Swem, holding grandson, Edward Raymond Swem
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241407
      E. L. Swem with grandson, Edward Raymond Swem
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241408
      Frank Nichols, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Married to Eliz Luse, sister of Emelies Luse and Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241409
      Guy Leroy Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Brother to Ray Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241410
      Francis Leigh Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Born 1884; died 1890

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241411
      Mrs. A. R. Swem and Ted
      circa 1918
      Scope and Contents

      Dora Doud Swem holding her son, Ted.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241412
      Leota Swem, E. L. Swem, and Mrs. E. L. Swem
      Scope and Contents

      Standing in front of their home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, prior to his death in 1918. World War I era.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241413
      Mrs. Emeline Luse Swem
      circa late 1930's-early 1940's
      Scope and Contents

      Grandma Swem, seated in rockingchair. 222 14th Street, N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241414
      Emeline Luse Swem
      circa 1917-1920
      Scope and Contents

      Grandma Swem, wife of E. L. Swem, standing in front of her home, 222 14th Street, N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241415
      Emeline Luse Swem
      World War I era
      Scope and Contents

      Standing in front of her home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241416
      A. R. Swem "in the hole"
      Scope and Contents

      Excerpt from news clipping: "Crandic's General Superintendent Ray Swem is shown coming out of the Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park, Kiva, Colorado during his recent vacation."

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241417
      Ted Swem, Lila Swem, Mrs. A. R. Swem, Grandmother Swem, and Leota Swem
      Scope and Contents

      Aunt Leota's first car, an Oldsmobile, in which we drove to Chicago one time on which was a real trip.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241418
      Margaret Swem, portrait
      circa 1890-1900
      Scope and Contents

      Daughter of Asa Swem and niece of E. L. Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241419
      Esther Luse, in garden with tiger lily
      Scope and Contents

      Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Cousin of A. Raymond Swem; also cousin of Earl Gregg Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241420
      Mrs. Emeline Luse Swem and daughter, Leota Swem
      circa World War I era
      Scope and Contents

      At their home, 222 14th Street, N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241421
      Ted Swem
      1954 June
      Scope and Contents

      Shoshone Canyon, Wyoming

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241422
      Ted Swem
      Scope and Contents

      FEI 1970. Conservationist and worked for the National Park Service.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id241423
      Edward L. Swem, and wife, Emeline Luse Swem
      Scope and Contents

      Parents of Earl, Leota, and A. Raymond Swem. Grandparents of E. R. and T. R. Swem. Photo taken in their home, probably on 14th Street, N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 16 id241095
    Photographs: Swem Family
    circa 1890-1920s
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 16 id241424
      E. L. Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Edward Lawrence Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 16 id241425
      Leota Swem, Emeline Luse Swem, and A. Raymond Swem
      circa 1890
      Scope and Contents

      In family home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 16 id241427
      Edward Raymond Swem, portrait
      circa 1911
      Scope and Contents

      Son of A. Raymond Swem and Dora Doud Swem and nephew of Earl Gregg Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 16 id241428
      E. L. Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      About age 60. Grandfather of T. R. Swem, Sr. on paternal side. Father of Earl Gregg Swem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id241096
    Photographs: Swem Family
    circa 1890-1920s
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id241703
      Friends or classmates of Leota Swem
      Scope and Contents

      Perhaps friends, classmates, or sorority sisters of Leota Swem of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The woman in the front appears to be older, a teacher, advisor, or sponsor perhaps.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id241704
      Leota Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Sister of Earl Gregg Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id241706
      Earl Swem, Lilia Swem in living room of Swem's home
      circa 1950s
      Scope and Contents

      Earl Swem, his wife Lilia Swem, and an unknown friend in the living room of the Swem's home, 119 Chandler Court, Williamsburg, Virginia. Earl was the son of E. L. Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id241707
      Dr. Earl Gregg Swem I, Earl Gregg Swem II, and Earl Gregg Swem III
      circa 1940s
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id241708
      Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
      Scope and Contents

      Uncle Earl and Aunt Leota taught school here. A. R. Swem, Edward, and Ted went to school here.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id241709
      Mrs. Emeline Luse Swem
      circa 1930s
      Scope and Contents

      Wife of E. L. Swem and mother of Earl, Leota, and A. Raymond Swem. Grandmother of Theodore R. Swem, Sr. This picture probably appeared in Cedar Rapids Gazette newspaper.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id241710
      Fred McDonald and E. L. Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Fred McDonald, left, and E. L. Swem, right. Fred McDonald married Lily Gregg, daughter of Asa Gregg of West Liberty, Iowa. Robert McDonald, their son, was a musician. E.L. Swem and Lily Gregg McDonald were cousins. The name Swem is marked out above the monogram ELS (Edward Lawrence Swem) who owned the photography studio.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id241711
      James Stuart, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Son of Amanda Swem Stuart. James Stuart was born in 1865, became a doctor, and was a first cousin of Earl Gregg Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id241712
      Francis Leigh Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Francis Leigh Swem, 1884-1890. Brother of Earl Gregg Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id241713
      Reuben Luse, Emeline Luse Swem, Leota Swem, and Reddyn Luse, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Four generations: Reuben Luse, his son Reddyn Luse, Reddyn's daughter Emeline Luse Swem, and her daughter, Leota Swem. Reuben Luse was the son of Mathias Luse; born circa 1790. He married Mary Lacock of the Virginia Family.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241097
    Photographs: Swem Family
    circa 1890-1920s
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241715
      Leota Swem, Earl Gregg Swem, and Amanda Hunter Niles, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Leota Swem (left), Earl Gregg Swem (center), and Amanda Hunter Niles (right). Earl and Leota were the children of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Swem, grandparents of Theodor R. Swem, Sr. Amanda Hunter Niles was possibly cousin to Earl and Leota.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241716
      James Madison Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Brother of E. L. Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241718
      A. Raymond Swem and Grace Luse, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Cousins

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241721
      Reddyn Luse, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Reddyn Luse, son of Reuben Luse. Reddyn, father of Emeline Luse Swem, who was mother of A R. Swem, Leota Swem, and Earl Gregg Swem. Reuben Luse was the son of Mathias Luse.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241723
      A. Raymond Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Brother of Earl Gregg Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241725
      Emeline Luse Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Wife of E. L. Swem, and mother of Earl, Leota, and A. Raymond Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241732
      Asa Gregg and Catherine Drake Gregg, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Scope and Contents Asa Gregg, 1806-1896, and his wife, Catherine Drake Gregg, 1812-1891. He was uncle to E. L. Swem. Asa Gregg settled in Iowa in 1837 near West Liberty. He married Catherine Drake, both from Quaker families. He was the author of "History of Wapsinonoc Township".

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241734
      E. L. Swem in volunteer firefighter uniform, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      E. L. Swem, 1838-1918. Volunteer firefighter uniform, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241736
      Earl Gregg Swem and A. Raymond Swem, portrait
      circa 1890
      Scope and Contents

      Sons of Edward L. and Emeline Luse Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241738
      A. Raymond, Leota, and Earl Gregg Swem, portrait
      circa 1890
      Scope and Contents

      Children of Edward L. and Emeline Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241740
      Phebe Holloway Gregg Swem, Martha Swem Hunter Moore, granddaughter, and great-grandchild
      circa 1880
      Scope and Contents

      Phebe Holloway Gregg Swem, seated; her daughter Martha Swem Hunter Moore. Woman seated with baby is probably a granddaughter with a great-grandchild. Possibly showing four generations.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id241742
      Martha Swem Hunter
      circa 1880s
      Scope and Contents

      Martha Swem Hunter, later Martha Swem Moore from around West Liberty, Iowa. Sister of E. L. Swem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241098
    Photographs: Swem Family
    circa 1890-1920s
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241399
      Leigh Francis Swem and Herbert MacDonald, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Leigh Francis Swem, age seven years and Herbert MacDonald, age six years; cousins. Both died of diptheria in March 1890.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241748
      Leigh Francis Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Son of Edward L. and Emeline Swem; brother of Earl, Leota, and A. Raymond Swem. Leigh died of Diptheria as a young boy in 1890.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241749
      A. Raymond Swem, portrait, circa 1888-89
      Scope and Contents

      Father of E. R. Swem and T. R. Swem

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241750
      Amber Swem Taylor, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Born 1875. Daughter of Uncle Eli Swem, brother of E. L. Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241752
      Asa Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Uncle Asa Swem, father of Merton E. and Marguarita (Margaret?) Swem. Brother of E. L. Swem. Possibly a resident of Denver, Colorado.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241754
      Eli Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Brother of E. L. Swem.Eli Swem gave up banking to enter the Methodist Ministry. He ended up in a hardware business in Belle Plaine, Iowa.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241757
      Emeline Luse Swem surrounded by indoor plants
      circa 1930s
      Scope and Contents

      Mrs. Emeline Luse Swem, 1843-1943. Wife of E.L. Swem and mother of Earl, Leota, and A. Raymond Swem; grandmother of Ted Swem. This photography appeared in the Cedar Rapids Gazette newspaper.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241759
      Maude, Phoebe, and Blanche Stuart, portrait
      circa 1888
      Scope and Contents

      Maude, age 15, (right), Phoebe, age 19, (center), and Blanche, age 13, (left). Daughters of Amanda Swem Stuart, sister of E. L. Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241761
      E. L. Swem, Emeline Luse Swem, Leota Swem, and Dora Doud Swem
      circa 1815-1818
      Scope and Contents

      E. L. Swem with his wife Emeline Luse Swem, their daughter, Leota Swem, and daughter-in-law, Dora Doud Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241763
      Edward L. Swem and Emeline Luse Swem with sled dogs
      Scope and Contents

      Emeline Luse Swem, (left) and E. L. Swem, (center) with unknown person, perhaps Elizabeth Luse, sister of Emeline Luse Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id241764
      Emeline Luse Swem and Ted Swem
      circa 1919
      Scope and Contents

      Ted Swem, nephew of Earl Gregg Swem, with his grandmother, Emeline Luse Swem, mother of Earl Gregg Swem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 20 id241099
    Photographs: Swem Family
    circa 1890-1920s
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 20 id241765
      Amanda Swem Stuart and North Stuart, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Amanda Swem Stuart and her son, North Stuart. Amanda Stuart was a sister of E. L. Swm, father of Earl Gregg Swem. Formerly of Iowa, she lived in Montana.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 20 id241766
      Emeline Luse Swem, Leota Swem, A. Raymond Swem, and family
      circa 1890
      Scope and Contents

      Top row: Lily Gregg McDonald and Miss Hetherington, sister to Ed Hetherington. Middle Row: Leota Swem, A. Raymond Swem, and Emeline Luse Swem. Bottom row: Miss Sylvia Gregg, who married Harry McDonald, brother of Fred.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 20 id241768
      Phoebe Gregg Swem, portrait
      circa 1880s
      Scope and Contents

      Phoebe Gregg Swem, 1819-1887. Wife of E. R. Swem, mother of E. L. Swem, grandmother of Earl Gregg, A. Raymond, and Leota Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 20 id241770
      Ezra B. Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Ezra B. Swem, born 1815, died 1870. Tombstone reads 1871. Father of E. L. Swem and grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 20 id241771
      Ezra B. Swem, portrait
      Scope and Contents

      Ezra B Swem, born 1815, died 1870. Tombstone reads 1871. Father of E. L. Swem and grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241100
    Photographs: Family Gravestones,
    1988 October11
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241772
      Emeline Luse and Edward Lawrence Swem tombstone
      1988 October 11
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241773
      Emeline Luse and Edward Lawrence Swem tombstone
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241774
      A. Raymond and Dora E. Swem tombstone
      1988 October11
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241775
      Leota Swem, Guy Leroy Swem, and Francis Leigh Swem tombstone
      1988 October11
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241776
      A. Raymond and Dore E. Swem tombstone
      1988 October11
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241777
      Leota Swem, Guy Leroy Swem, and Francis Leigh Swem tombstone
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241778
      Edward R. Swem tombstone
      1988 October 11
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241779
      A. Raymond and Dora E. Swem tombstone
      1985 Oct.
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241780
      Edward R. Swem tombstone
      1988 October11
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241781
      A. Raymond and Dora E. Swem tombstone
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241782
      Ezra B. and Phebe H. Gregg Swem tombstone and E. B. Swem tombstone
      1995
      Scope and Contents

      Left: gravestone of Ezra B. Swem and wife, Phebe H. Gregg Swem. Right: gravestone of E. B. Swem, probably original for Ezra. Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241783
      E. B. Swem tombstone
      1995
      Scope and Contents

      Gravestone of E. B. Swem, probably originally for Ezra Swem. Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241784
      Edward R. Swem tombstone
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241785
      Edward R. Swem tombstone
      1985 Oct.
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241786
      Phebe H. Swem tombstone
      1995
      Scope and Contents

      Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241787
      Phebe H. and Ezra B. Swem tombstone and E. B. Swem tombstone
      1995
      Scope and Contents

      Front: gravestone of Phebe H. and Ezra B. Swem. Behind: gravestone of E. B. Swem (probably original of Ezra B. Swem.) Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Iowa

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241788
      Ezra B. Swem tombstone
      1995
      Scope and Contents

      Grave of Ezra B. Swem. Wife, Phebe H. Swem's name is inscribed on the opposite side. Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Iowa.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id241789
      Ezra B. Swem tombstone
      1995
      Scope and Contents

      Grave of Ezra B. Swem. Wife, Phebe H. Swem's name is inscribed on the opposite side. Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Iowa.