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The Litton Colonial Collection, 1753-1884 (bulk 1750-1770).
Mss 67LOCAL
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Title:

The Litton Colonial Collection, 1753-1884 (bulk 1750-1770)

Creator/Contributor:

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Creator/Contributor:

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Creator/Contributor:

Online Archive of California

Abstract:

The collection includes letters and documents mainly from the Colonial Period, acquired from diverse sources. A document regarding George Washington, signed by John Hancock, 17 July 1776. Clippings of marriage and death notices regarding the Slosson-Vanderwater Families.

Date:

1753 (issued)

Subject:

United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
États-Unis -- Histoire -- ca 1600-1775 (Période coloniale)
United States
United States. -- Continental Congress.
United States. -- Continental Congress.

Note:

Use of the collection is unrestricted.
Donated by Mrs. Richard E. Litton, n.d., and purchase, ca. 1988.
Use governed by UCSB Special Collections policy.
Finding aid available in the Department of Special Collection.
Cite as: [Identification of item], The Litton Colonial Collection, Mss 67, Department of Special Collection, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Type:

Personal correspondence.
letters (correspondence)
Clippings.
personal correspondence.
History.
Personal correspondence.
Correspondance privée.

Physical Description:

3 linear ft.

Language:

English

Identifier:

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/ft5g50059r/
Mss 67LOCAL

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Use of the collection is unrestricted.
Use governed by UCSB Special Collections policy.

Related Item:

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/ft5g50059r/