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Early reminiscences in Atchison in 1859 / by Frank A. Root. - Atchison, Kan. ; Atchison Daily Champion

 Collection — Volume: 1
Call Number: RH MS E166

Overview

The volume contains an article written by Frank A. Root recounting the early history of Atchison, Kansas. In it, Root recalls who some of the first businessmen were, talks about the gold rush, the first church and first school in Atchison, the completion of the telegraph line and other events of the day. The article first appeared on February 20, 1880, in the Atchison Daily Champion.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880

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 volume (5 pages; 30 cm. Mounted newspaper clippings.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS E166

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transfer from Kb H1 361 At24r

Title
Guide to the Frank A. Root Collection
Subtitle
Early reminiscences in Atchison in 1859 / by Frank A. Root. - Atchison, Kan. ; Atchison Daily Champion
Author
jss 1/83 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/10407/3447099001
Preferred citation
Frank A. Root Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS E166, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

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

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