Mary Logan Tucker scrapbooks

  • Creator Names Tucker, Mary Logan, 1860 or 1861-
  • Title Mary Logan Tucker scrapbooks [manuscript], 1877-1914.
  • Physical description 2 linear ft. (4 v.)
  • Collection summary Four scrapbooks on events in the life of Mary Logan Tucker, daughter of General John A. Logan (1826-1886), and her mother, Mary Simmerson Cunningham Logan. Volume one relates to the daughter's marriage to William F. Tucker, Jr., at the Logans' Chicago home (1877 Dec. 2). The scrapbook contains calling cards, letters of congratulations, and newspaper clippings. Volume two relates to the 1891 birth of George Edwin Tucker. The scrapbook contains telegrams and letters of congratulations, clippings of newspaper announcements, and a group photo of George's second birthday party in Maryland, 1893. Volume three contains news clippings, death announcements, letters and telegrams of condolence on the death of George Edwin Tucker from appendicitis in 1905 in Manila, where his father was stationed. Volume four concerns the years 1905-1911 in the life of Logan Tucker, Mary and William's first son. Clippings and telegrams relate to his appointment as a Marine lieutenant (1905) and his marriage (1907). Much of volume four is comprised of clippings and condolences sent to Mary Tucker and Mrs. John A. Logan upon the sudden death of Logan Tucker at the age of 33 in 1911.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Mary Elizabeth Logan Tucker (Mrs. William F. Tucker, Jr.), known as Dollie, was the daughter of General John Alexander Logan. Mrs. Tucker obtained a divorce from Col. Tucker in 1909.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. William F. Tucker in 1924 (40485, 40486, 40487, 40488).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include photographs of family members and materials by and about Mrs. Tucker's parents, General John A. Logan and Mary Logan, cataloged separately.
  • Names
    • Tucker, Mary Logan, 1860 or 1861- Archives.
    • Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886.
    • Logan, John A., Mrs., 1838-1923.
    • Tucker, George Edwin.
    • Tucker, Logan, 1878-1911.
    • Tucker, William F., Jr.
    • United States. Army Officers.
    • United States. Marine Corps Officers.
    • Logan, John A., Mrs., 1838-1923, recipient.
  • Subjects
    • Childbirth Illinois Chicago 19th century.
    • Death 19th century.
    • Death 20th century.
    • Divorce Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Families Illinois Chicago 19th century.
    • Families Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Marines Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Marriage Illinois Chicago 19th century.
    • Upper class Illinois Chicago 19th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 19th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
    • Logan Square (Chicago, Ill.) Social life and customs 19th century.
    • Manila (Philippines) Social life and customs 19th century.
    • Manila (Philippines) Social life and customs 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Clippings. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Photographic prints. aat
    • Scrapbooks. aat
    • Visiting cards. aat
  • Geographic name
    • United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
    • Philippines Manila.