Joseph T. Barton collection
Collection
Identifier: L012
Scope and Contents
The collection contains family letters from John T. Barton from Harveysburg, Ohio; Shenandoah County, Virginia; Parkersburg, (West) Virginia; and Warren County, and Mier, Indiana. Also included are business papers, receipts, and estate administration papers of Barton’s son, John T. Barton. There is also a Charles A. Osenbaugh account book (1906-1927) and an undated tintype of Ozenbaugh.
Farm account book of John T. Barton, ranging from 1898 to 1930 is also included (V216).
Farm account book of John T. Barton, ranging from 1898 to 1930 is also included (V216).
Dates
- 1809-1929
Creator
- Barton, Joseph T., 1813-1889 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Joseph T. Barton was a farmer from western Virginia who eventually moved near Mier, Grant County, Indiana (1848–1889).
Extent
0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Charles A. Ozenbaugh on 1968/04/09.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid created by Brent Abercrombie during 2010/06. EAD finding aid revised 2024/05/15 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Barton, Joseph T., 1813-1889 (Person)
- Title
- Joseph Barton collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
