Bartram Trail collection
Scope and Content
This collection contains three reports regarding the Bartram Trail. One report, the Bartram Heritage Report, is the culmination of the Bartram Heritage Studies that were proposed to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The main objective of this report was the establishment of a Bartram National Scenic Trail. The other two studies are of the scenic trail during the early 1980s. The reports contain various information including biographical data on William Bartram, maps of his travels, and arguments for the establishment of such recreational areas.
Dates
- 1978-1982
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.
Administrative/Biographical History
William Bartram (1739-1824), born in Kingsessing, Pennsylvania, was a pioneer in the study of natural history. He explored the southeastern part of the United States from 1773-1777 and extensively documented his journeys including his contact with Native Americans. Additional biographical information about William Bartram has not been determined.
Extent
0.25 linear ft. (one half document case)
Language
English
System of Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically according to titles supplied by staff.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 1983
- Title
- Bartram Trail collection
- Author
- Laura Starratt
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository