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Statement regarding Kansas history in 1856 and later

 Collection — Folder: 1
Call Number: RH MS P142

Overview

Relates experiences with John Brown at the Battle of Black Jack and other events from May to August of 1856 including disbanding the Free State Legislature on July 4. A short character sketch of Roe is included.

Dates

  • Creation: May 20, 1925

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

1 folder (14 pages on 9 leaves. 22 cm. Handwritten.Typewritten transcript included. )

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS P142

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase

Title
Guide to the George Roe Collection
Subtitle
Statement regarding Kansas history in 1856 and later
Author
kpz 20 February 1973 mg 2004
Date
2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid writtenin<language> English.</language>
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/9897610979
Preferred citation
George Roe Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS P142, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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