Sloan Collection

 Series — Box: 3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

  1. I. Howerton Letters, Vol. I. (volume of typewritten copies of Howerton Family letters, 1817 - 1924 (30)
  2. Photostat copies of letters in Vol I. (31, 32, 33, 34)
  3. Howerton Letters, Vol. II, A Virginia Gentleman And His Lady -Their Home And Family - Philip and Elizabeth Cabaniss Howerton. (35)
  4. Misc. family letters and manuscripts.

Letters

  1. "Dear Bush" - signed "Aunt Lou", Aug. 31, 1877. (36)
  2. "My Dear Cousin" - signed "Yannie", July 16, l864. (36)
  3. "My Dear Cousin" - signed "Maggie Sloan", Aug. 7, 1864. (36)
  4. "My Dear Mary" - signed "D.M. Tritise" (?), Feb. 26, 1853. (36)
  5. "Dear Mary" - unsigned, Sept. 18, 1853 - Sept. 20, l853. (37)
  6. Poen to Mrs. Mary A.M. Howerton - signed Lydia (?). (37)

Manuscripts

  1. Original Writing of John Cosby of Halifax, Va., n.d.. (38)
  2. Statement (Legal) of John E. Dietz, Oct. 1876. (38)
  3. Statement (Legal), unsigned. (38)
  4. Verse - The Maniac, by P.W. Howerton, n.d. (38)

Dates

  • Creation: 1853 - 1954

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 6.2 Linear Feet (7 letter Hollingers, 2 legal Hollingers, 1 oversize box, 3 card file boxes)

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

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Contact:
Special Collections Library
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Nashville TN 37212 United States

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