John Brown manuscripts, 1839-1943

Creator:: Villard, Oswald Garrison, 1872-1949
Extent:: 11 linear feet 22 boxes numbered 1, 1A, and 2-21
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: Material gathered by Oswald Garrison Villard in the researches for his biography JOHN BROWN, 1800-1859: A BIOGRAPHY FIFTY YEARS AFTER. A large part of the materials is copies of correspondence both contemporary and of a later period, concerning John Brown and his associates, especially in the Kansas Territory and at the Harper's Ferry raid. Of the original letters in the collection, many are from descendants and family of John Brown and the men who accompanied him on his raid. There are clippings, pamphlets, proof sheets, and other printed matter. Photographs number 181 items.

Acquisition information:

Source of acquisition--Villard, Oswald Garrison. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--01/10/1947. Accession number--M-47-01-10.

Custodial history:

Many, if not most of these copies were made by Mr. Villard's secretarial staff from originals in various parts of the United States.

Processing information:

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/12/1989.

Arrangement:

Selected materials cataloged: remainder arranged.

Accruals:

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Alternative form available:

Owen Brown ledger is only available on microfilm. The microfilm of the Owen Brown ledger is located off-site.

Richard Realf letters and manuscripts available on: microfilm.

Type of reproduction--Copies in part

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection has no restrictions.

The entire collection is located on-site except for the microfilm of the Owen Brown ledger.

Terms of access:

Readers must use microfilm of Owen Brown ledger.

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Brown manuscripts; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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