Box Small Manuscript Collections Box 4
Contains 6 Results:
Photographic Print of Ira Russell, circa 1880s
Collection is arranged chronologically with letters first followed by a photographic print of Dr. Russell.
W. A. Towell (Camden, Arkansas) to (his brother) I. D. Towell. 28 July 1864. I. D. Towell (Monticello, Arkansas) to (his brother) J. W. Towell., July 25, 1864
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.
E. O. Cartwright (Jonesboro, AR) to R. S. Biggers (letter not signed)., March 10, 1939
Letters and copies of letters to and from R. S. Biggers.
The letters mainly pertain to R. S. Biggers's behind-the-scenes political activities: letters requesting his help in getting people jobs and letters he wrote to Wilbur D. Mills, Hattie W. Caraway, and John E. Miller, recommending people for jobs. Unless otherwise noted, it should be assumed that R. S. Biggers' location was Hardy, Arkansas.
Leonidas L. Reid, Calivariosus [Calaveras] County, California, to Lucinda B. Garvin Letter, February 22, 1853
A. M. Smith to "Mother" Letter, November 8, 1884
Positive photocopies of letters were donated to Special Collections by James T. Smith, M. D., Paris, Arkansas, 8 July 1986. The original letters are owned by the donor of the photocopies.
The material consists of seven letters written by Arthur M. Smith, from Arkansas Industrial University, Fayetteville, Arkansas, to his mother, Mrs. M. J. Smith.