Charles Joseph Latrobe Diary, 1832
Scope and Contents
This is Latrobe’s diary of his trip in Indian country in 1832-1833 partly in the company of Washington Irving and Henry Ellsworth. This diary was later expanded into the volumes of Rambler in North America, published in 1836 by Seeley and Burnside in London and Harper Brothers, New York.
Dates
- Creation: 1832
Creator
- Latrobe, Charles Joseph, 1801-1875 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
Charles Joseph Latrobe (1801-1875) was a naturalist and traveler. Ellsworth was U.S. Commissioner sent out West by President Jackson to "study the territory" when he, quite by chance, met Irving and Latrobe. Ellsworth called Latrobe a "cheerful and busy man. He was somewhat of a geologist and botanist, a man fond of sports and one who enjoyed sketching the scenes of his travels."
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The diary is in good condition. The handwriting is regular but so fine and so closely crowded that it is difficult to read.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
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