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Roy G. Hutcheson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC 295

Scope and Content Note

The material consists of a diary fragment, "Sketches of a journey from Camden [New York] to [Peoria County?] Illinois," written by an unknown woman, June 13 - November 6,1837. Also included in the collection are eleven Civil War letters (most of them written by M. E. Barnes, a member of the Army of the Cumberland, later called the Army of Georgia), an envelope, and an unsigned poem.

Dates

  • 1837, 1845, 1864-1865

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

Restrictions apply. Item number 1, the diary fragment, is fragile. Positive photocopy available for research. Use of the original material requires special permission. No Interlibrary Loan. Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet (2 folders)

Abstract

Diary fragment of a woman traveling from New York to Illinois in 1837 and Civil War-era letters.

Arrangement of the Papers

Material is arranged and described in two series:

  1. Diary fragment
  2. Civil War letters

Acquisition Information

The Roy G. Hutcheson Collection was donated by Roy G. Hutcheson of West Fork, Arkansas, on November 9, 1977.

Processing Information

Processed by Nan Lawler; completed in November 1988.

Creator

Source

Title
Roy G. Hutcheson Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Nan Lawler
Date
1988
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444