George D. White papers, 1846-1867
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1333
- Bib ID:
- 4079622 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- White, George D
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 0.5 linear feet (1 box)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Additional Description:
- https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/47_WH-WID_06.pdf
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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This collection is located off-site.
Description
Summary
Typescript copies of letters from White to his wife; and other family letters, accounts, etc. Copied from originals in the possession of Robert H. White, Dr. White's grandson. The copies were made as part of the Historical Records Survey. The ribbon copies have been editied with footnotes explanatory of certain points in the letters, and attached to the ribbon copy is a brief extract of the letter's content. Besides the original ribbon copy there are some carbons included
Arrangement
Arranged.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
This collection is located off-site.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
No photocopies or microfilm of this collection is permitted.
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); George D. White papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Ownership and Custodial History
Gift of the W.P.A., 1943.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--W.P.A. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1943. Accession number--M-1943.
Publications About Described Materials
These letters were published by the: W.P.A. in 1942.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Entered in AMC 12/05/90.
Biographical / Historical
Surgeon in the Confederate army.
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