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Samuel Alexander letters

 Collection — Folder: S014
Identifier: S0014

Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence to, from and about Samuel Alexander between 1829 and 1871. The letters chronicle the formation of the Presbyterian Church in Vincennes and throughout Indiana, as well as including information on his installation as a pastor, his congregation and his work.

Dates

  • 1829-1871

Creator

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

Little is known about Samuel R. Alexander. He was probably born in Kentucky around 1801. He appears to have been married and had at least three children. His date of death is unknown.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

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 Martha Alexander on 1948/09.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2005/04 by Jennifer Duplaga. EAD finding aid created 2015/07/28 by Brittany Kropf.
Title
Samuel Alexander letters
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
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