Seeking memorabilia for historical novel
I am a direct descendant of Senator Walter T. Colquitt and his son Governer Alfred Holt Colquitt. Alfred had a daughter named Dorothy Colquitt Arkwright who started a daycare for working mothers way back in the 1890's. She has intrigued me and I would like to do a historical novel on her, and or on my family line as a whole.
I have all the details about who was related to and who married whom, but I need factual interesting information about their daily lives to create an authentic novel.
Does anyone out there have letters, diaries, photographs, etc., of any of these people mentioned? I would not need the originals, photo copies or computer scans would work fine, and I would be happy to reimburse you for any expense in making the copies. Also, any printed stories or newsclippings about these people that you could refer me to would also be appreciated. Thank you.