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John Brown and John Brown, Jr. Papers, 1821-1932 A&M 3108

John Brown and John Brown, Jr. Papers, 1821-1932 A&M 3108


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 3108
Title
John Brown and John Brown, Jr. Papers 1821-1932
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195651
Quantity
0 Linear Feet, Summary: 9 reels of microfilm
Creator
Brown, John and John Brown, Jr.
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Contains letters, documents, letter-books, manuscripts and articles relating to John Brown and John Brown, Jr. Topics include abolitionist activities, including those in Kansas and Harpers Ferry, farm business, and family matters. Included are bits of fatherly advice, insight into the wool industry of the mid-1800's, eyewitness commentary on events in the abolitionist movement, and a phrenological description of John Brown. Names mentioned are Jason Brown, Owen Brown, Frederick Douglass, John Sherman, Garrett Smith and Boyd B. Stutler.

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], John Brown and John Brown, Jr. Papers, A&M 3108, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Abolition of slavery
  • Brown, Jason, 1823-1912
  • Brown, John, Jr.
  • Brown, John.
  • Brown, Owen, 1824-1889
  • Charles Town (W. Va.)
  • Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
  • Harpers Ferry (W. Va.)
  • Kansas
  • Sherman, John.
  • Smith, Garrett.
  • Steubenville (Ohio)
  • Stutler, Boyd B. (Boyd Blynn), 1889-1970
  • Wool industry

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Brown, Jason, 1823-1912
  • Brown, John and John Brown, Jr.
  • Brown, John, Jr.
  • Brown, John.
  • Brown, Owen, 1824-1889
  • Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
  • Sherman, John.
  • Smith, Garrett.
  • Stutler, Boyd B. (Boyd Blynn), 1889-1970
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Charles Town (W. Va.)
  • Harpers Ferry (W. Va.)
  • Kansas
  • Steubenville (Ohio)
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