Alfred Barnes papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-075
Scope and Content of the Collection
Seven letters from Alfred Barnes to sister Julia Barnes which discuss family matters, including the courtship and marriage of Barnes' mother and the conflicted feelings brother and sister share on this matter. Also discussed are friends and other family, Julia's move to Indiana, and a new job Alfred Barnes has taken in New York. In one letter Alfred Barnes discusses Julia's move, and the safety of her travelling alone.
Dates
- 1834-1838
Creator
- Barnes, Alfred (Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The Alfred Barnes papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Ownership and Literary Rights
The Alfred Barnes papers are the physical property of the Newberry Library. Copyright may belong to the authors or their legal heirs or assigns. For permission to publish or reproduce any materials from this collection, contact the Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections at reference@newberry.org.
Biography of Alfred Barnes
Little is known about Alfred Barnes and his sister Julia. He writes from Hartford, Connecticut and his letters seem to be from a religious man who is very close to his sister, who lived in both Northampton, Massachusetts and Evansville, Indiana.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
Seven letters from Alfred Barnes of Hartford, Connecticut to his sister Julia Barnes of Northampton, Massachusetts and Evansville, Indiana. Letters discuss family news and personal business.
Arrangement
Materials arranged chronologically.
Collection Stack Location
1 1 2
Provenance
Unknown.
Processed by
Lisa Janssen, 2010.
Acknowledgements
This inventory was created with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this inventory do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Creator
- Barnes, Alfred (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Alfred Barnes papers, 1834-1838
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lisa Janssen
- Date
- ©2010.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2011-08-12: Revisions, additions, and updates were made.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org