Spring Valley (Ohio) -- History

Abstract This collection contains personal and business papers of the Barrett family, a Quaker family prominent in Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio from the mid-nineteenth century to the early-twentieth century. Materials document the story of the family’s textile mill, in operation circa 1850-1870, their flour mill, their education and experiments, and government service at state and national level. It also contains personal correspondence with family and friends, detailing family experiences and...