James Elwood papers

Collection

Identifier: A.E52

Staff Only

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