Book of essays
File — Box: W0079.01
Identifier: Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains correspondence, speeches, and essays written by and to Richard Holmes Powell of Union Springs, Alabama. Some letters were written from Chunnenuggee, Alabama. With only a few exceptions, the letters were written before the Civil War and deal primarily with news of family and friends. The essays and speeches are on many subjects, including the death of Andrew Jackson, small colleges, the influence of steam over civilization, and the management of slaves.
Dates
- Creation: 1833 - 1905
Creator
- From the Collection: Powell, Richard Holmes (Correspondent, Person)
- From the Collection: Williams, A. S., III (Collector, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
None
Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository