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R. J. Clark Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3006
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Scope and Contents

The R. J. Clark Letter contains one letter from R. J. Clark of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to his cousin. He discussed the Democratic Party, meetings, and hearing Henry Clay Dean give a speech. On the back of the letter is a note from Mother to Maggie discussing daily life.

Dates

  • Creation: 1863 October 1

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Biographical / Historical

R. J. Clark attended political meetings and was opinionated about the Democratic Party, Copperheads, and Henry Clay Dean.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet (One letter)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A letter from R. J. Clark of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to his cousin with a discussion of the Democratic Party. On the back of letter is a note from Mother to Maggie discussing daily life.

Provenance

Donated by Wade Hall, 2006

Processing Information

Processed by Christen Robichaud, 2010

Title
Guide to the R. J. Clark Letter
Status
Missing
Author
Christen Robichaud
Date
March 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513