Francis W. Schruben Materials on John Calvin Rooks

Collection

Identifier: MS Sch69 297

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Scope and Content Note

Typewritten manuscript of article, "John C. Rooks and the Battle of Prairie Grove..." (undated, 11 pages and maps) and Xerox copy of mounted clippings, "Private John C. Rooks" from Stockton, Kansas Rooks County Record for June 24, 1976 (approximately 32.5 col. inches) and July 15, 1976 (approximately 81 col. inches).

Dates

1976

Creator

Schruben, Francis W. (Person)

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

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Francis W. Schruben (1918-2005) was a U.S. historian and teacher. He was the author of works including Kansas in Turmoil, 1930-1936 (University of Missouri Press, 1969) and Wea Creek to El Dorado: Oil in Kansas, 1860-1920 (University of Missouri Press, 1972), and taught U. S. history at institutions including the University of California, Los Angeles.

John Calvin Rooks (1837-1862) was a private in Company I, 11th Kansas Infantry of the Union Army, who died after being wounded at the Battle of Prairie Grove in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Additional Description

Acquisition Information

The Francis W. Schruben Materials on John Calvin Rooks were donated to Special Collections by author Francis W. Schruben of Woodland Hills, California, in September 1977.