Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Fred Rutledge Papers consists of three series: correspondence, manuscripts and subject files. In the Correspondence Series correspondence are numerous letters from Mr. Rutledge to Leonard Sackett of the Institute with many recollections, also several letters from Lilla Harrison Hilpert and others to Mr. Rutledge with information on pioneer days in Dakota Territory. In the Manuscripts Series is A Christmas Vacation in Virginia, descriptive of historic scenes. There are family...