Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Wister Family Papers were acquired from the family of former La Salle University faculty member James Butler, who obtained items using multiple methods, after his passing in 2020. Butler conducted extensive research on the historic residences on La Salle University’s campus, with a particular interest in Peale House or the Belfield estate, and the families who lived there.It encompasses members of the Wister family, families related to the Wisters through marriage, locations...