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Belle M. Turner Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1428
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Scope and Contents

Two documents in the case of an altercation between A. L. West and Thomas M. Pearce. One is a written document by Belle M. Turner, sister of Thomas M. Pearce about her eye witness account of what happened the day A. L. West showed up at her father's house. She claims he used profanity and had a pistol. The other document is a list of questions to her and her responses about the incidents of that same day, that she was asked at the trial.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1867

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Belle M. Turner of Noxubee, Mississippi

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (2 papers, 5 pieces)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Two documents in the case of an altercation between A.L. West and Thomas M. Pearce in Noxubee, Mississippi.

General

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Processing Information

Jennifer Culley, September 2008

Title
Guide to the Belle M. Turner Papers
Status
Completed
Date
2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

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