John Edwards Manuscript, 1861
Item
Identifier: MC-1954-61
Scope and Contents
John Edwards, missionary to the Choctaw Indians at Spencer and Wheelock Missions, wrote the story of his "Escape from the South in 1861" (34 pp). His "escape" was made when the missions had to close at the outbreak of the Civil War.
Dates
- Creation: 1861
Creator
- Edwards, John, 1828-1903 (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Extent
1 item : 34 pages
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
A typescript; except for the first two pages which are quite faded, it is easily read. There is a copy of the first page fastened to the inside of the back cover.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
Contact:
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441