James Elwood papers
Scope and Contents
The James Elwood Papers includes general correspondence, 1838-1888, including letters written by Henry O'Reilly, Joseph Hume, William Henry Seward, and Frederick Douglass which are indexed. Also included are miscellaneous scrapbooks, albums, and documents.
Creator
- Elwood, James N. (Person)
- Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872 (Person)
- Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1827-1923
Language of Materials
English
Extent
.5 cubic feet (1 container)
Access
The James Elwood Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Use
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Mrs. Jane Elwood Hurr, September 25, 1947.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], James Elwood Papers, A.E52, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Subject
- Elwood, James N. (Person)
- Title
- James Elwood papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library