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Jefferson Davis collection

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS10

Scope and Content

This collection contains photocopies of letters between Jefferson Davis, his wife, and daughter, Varina Anne (Winnie), and members of the family of Sidney Root. Also included are two autographs of Jefferson Davis.

Dates

  • 1862-1894, undated

Creator

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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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.

Extent

0.25 linear ft. (1 half document case)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1972 and subsequent additions.

Title
Jefferson Davis collection
Author
Finding aid prepared by
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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

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