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Francus collection of early Illinois letters and documents

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Francus

Scope and Content of the Collection

Early Illinois letters and documents, approximately 1820s-1880s.

Material includes manuscript receipts, a broadside printing, a deed, and several pieces of correspondence.

Dates

  • Creation: 1824-1880s

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The Francus collection of early Illinois letters and documents are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).

Ownership and Literary Rights

The Francus collection of early Illinois letters and documents are the physical property of the Newberry Library. Copyright may belong to the authors or their legal heirs or assigns. For permission to publish or reproduce any materials from this collection, contact the Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections at reference@newberry.org.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

Letters and documents pertaining to the purchase and sale of lands in Illinois, ca. 1820s-1880s

Arrangement

Materials arranged alphabetically.

Collection Stack Location

1 19 5

Provenance

Gift, Francus (no other information known), 1983.

Processed by

Elizabeth McKinley, 2015.

Title
Inventory of the Francus collection of early Illinois letters and documents, 1824-1880s
Status
Completed
Author
Elizabeth McKinley
Date
©2015.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
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