James Russell Berry Memoir

Collection

Identifier: MS B459

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Scope and Content Note

"Facts and Reminiscences, Recorded by Hon. James R. Berry" September 20, 1906; an autobiographical account by former Arkansas school teacher, lawyer, Madison County clerk, state legislator and Auditor of State (1868-1872) who was Governor Isaac Murphy's son-in-law and, for two years, his private secretary. Included is material pertaining to the history and genealogy of the Berry and related families.

Dates

1906

Creator

Berry, James Russell, 1830-1907 (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

James Russell Berry (1830-1907) was an Arkansas school teacher, lawyer, Madison County clerk, state legislator and Auditor of State (1868-1872) who was Governor Isaac Murphy's son-in-law and, for two years, his private secretary.

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

The collection consists of a single folder stored in a box with other small manuscript collections.

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Special Collections Department by Mrs. Edward Cameron Bolton of Waco, Texas, through John I. Smith of Fayetteville, Arkansas in December 1975.