Nineteenth Century Americana Collection, ca. 1754-1926

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Summary

Title:
Nineteeth Century Americana Collection,
Dates:
ca. 1754-1926
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Nineteeth Century Americana Collection, Mss 2, Department of Special Collections, University Libraries, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection is partially processed, with folder titles generally referring to personal surnames or names of organizations. When more than one individual with the surname is represented in a folder, it often is unclear if the individuals are members of the same family.

The collection is largely correspondence from the eastern part of the U.S., especially New England, New Jersey and, Pennsylvania. The bulk of the collection is nineteenth century, with a few late 18th century and early 20th century items. There also are a few British items.

Major subjects represented in the collection include slavery, abolition, Civil War, and overseas missions.

Custodial history:

Multiple purchases.

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Physical description:
1.6 linear feet (4 boxes)

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
${PROCESSING}; machine-readable finding aid created by David C. Gartrell
Date Prepared:
© 1999
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Word. Date of source: latest revision 5/19/99.

Access and use

Restrictions:

None.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Nineteeth Century Americana Collection, Mss 2, Department of Special Collections, University Libraries, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Location of this collection:
UC Santa Barbara Library
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
Contact:
(805) 893-3062
special@library.ucsb.edu
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