Scope and arrangement
Collection contains correspondence, poems and other writings, family papers, account books, printed matter and memorabilia. Records consist of correspondence and poems of Frank Allaben; Washburn family papers including correspondence, account books, and writings; materials concerning the Genet family; records of the National Historical Company, the National Historical Society and the Journal of American History; and related items, such as spikes (with photographs) from the U.S.S. Niagara.