Abstract This collection consists of papers for the Charles William Reitsch Family--including Howell (mother-in-law's family) and Alley (mother's family). Papers include diaries (1879-1906) for Charles Q. Alley (Charles' grandfather, of Rockford, Illinois), and financial records (1873-1880, 1914-1927) consisting of account and expenses books. Collection also contains papers for Eloise Garrard Howell (wife of Charles Reitsch) including biographical materials; and school records (1916-1925) from Hardin...