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Brower (J. V. [Jacob Vradenberg]) Autobiographical Manuscript
MS.611  
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  • Preferred Citation
  • Processing History
  • Scope and Contents
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Biographical Note
  • Acquisition

  • Contributing Institution: Library and Archives at the Autry
    Title: J. V. (Jacob Vradenberg) Brower Autobiographical Manuscript
    Creator: Brower, J. V. (Jacob Vradenberg)
    Creator: Hodge, Frederick Webb
    Identifier/Call Number: MS.611
    Physical Description: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
    Date (inclusive): circa 1935
    Abstract: J. V. (Jacob Vradenberg) Brower (1844-1905) was an ethnologist and explorer. At the request of Southwest Museum director Frederick Webb Hodge, J. V. Brower composed this autobiographical sketch in 1902. This is a photostatic copy made by the Huntingon Free Library and Reading Room, New York City in 1932.
    Language of Material: English .

    Preferred Citation

    J. V. (Jacob Vradenberg) Brower Autobiographical Manuscript, 1935, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.611.

    Processing History

    Processed by Glenna Schroeder, circa 1977-1981. Finding aid completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Processing Archivist, 2012 October 22, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commissions (NHPRC).

    Scope and Contents

    J. V. (Jacob Vradenberg) Brower (1844-1905) was an ethnologist and explorer. At the request of Southwest Museum director Frederick Webb Hodge, J. V. Brower composed this autobiographical sketch in 1902. This is a photostatic copy made by the Huntingon Free Library and Reading Room, New York City in 1932.

    Conditions Governing Use

    Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Appointments to view materials are required. To make an appointment please visit https://theautry.org/research-collections/library-and-archives  and fill out the Researcher Application Form.

    Biographical Note

    J. V. (Jacob Vradenberg) Brower (1844-1905) was an ethnologist and explorer.

    Acquisition

    Donation from Dr. F. A. Blossom, 1935 October.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Ethnologists
    Autobiography
    Manuscripts
    Explorers -- West (U.S.)
    Wichita Indians
    Quivira (Legendary place)
    Dakota Indians