Towell Family Papers
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Scope and Content Note
The collection includes letters primarily written by members of the Towell family, Samuel Towell's certificate of registry for land in Clarksville, Arkansas, and one photograph (tintype). The letters pertain to early Arkansas, the Civil War, and the California Gold Rush. The tintype is of Nancy Atkins Towell, wife of Samuel Towell. Samuel and Nancy Towell had three sons: John H., William, and Isaac.
Dates
- 1844-1861
Creator
- Towell family (Family)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Access Information
Access restrictions apply: Positive photocopies have been provided due to fragility of the original letters.
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
The Towell family resided in the area around Clarksville, Arkansas dating back to at least 1844.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (2 folders)
Acquisition Information
The Towell Family Papers were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries in 1986 by Mary W. Pinkerton of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Processing Information
Processed by Nan Lawler; completed in May 1990.
- Title
- Towell Family Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Nan Lawler
- Date
- May 1990
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Department Repository
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444
specoll@uark.edu