William F. Switzler Typescripts

Collection — Box: Small Manuscript Collections Box 7

Identifier: MC 1056

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Scope and Content Note

Typescripts of "A Trip to the South," and "My Second Tour in the South," 1836-1837, describing Wm. F. Switzler's trips to Louisiana in 1835 and 1836, including descriptions of travels through Missouri and Arkansas. Positive photocopies.

Dates

1836-1837

Creator

Switzler, W. F. (William Franklin), 1819-1906 (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

William F. Switzler was a journalist, publisher, and historian from Columbia, Missouri. He was born on March 16, 1819 in Columbia and passed away on May 24, 1906.

Extent

.05 Linear Feet (2 items)

Additional Description

Abstract

Typescripts of "A Trip to the South," and "My Second Tour in the South," 1836-1837, describing Wm. F. Switzler's trips to Louisiana in 1835 and 1836.

Arrangement of the Papers

The collection consists of a single folder, housed in a box with other smaller manuscript collections.

Acquisition Information

The William F. Switzler Typescripts were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries for copying by the Arkansas Historical Commission in November 1988.