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Charles Mitchell Burford letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0231
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Scope and Contents

The collection contains a letter written by Burford, dated 20 October 1847, from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to his brother in Summerfield [Alabama?], giving advice for success in school and discussing the new school year at the University.

Dates

  • Creation: 1847 October 20

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Charles Mitchell Burford was born on either 15 or 16 December 1827, in Camden, Alabama. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama in 1852, and practiced law in Camden. He was killed in battle in Resaca, Georgia, on 14 May 1864.

Extent

0.015 Linear Feet (1 item, 1 piece)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Letter written by Burford, dated 20 October 1847, from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to his brother in Summerfield [Alabama?]

Provenance

Gift of Miss Vista Murray

General

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Processed by

unknown, 2008; updated by Martha Bace, 2012

Subject

Title
Guide to the Charles Mitchell Burford letter
Status
Completed
Date
February 2008
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