William Macy autobiography
Collection — Folder: S916
Identifier: S0916
Scope and Contents
This collection includes one hand written copy and one typed copy of an autobiography of William Macy in Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana ranging from 1786 to 1867 regarding the Religious Society of Friends.
Dates
- 1786-1867
Creator
- Macy, William (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
William Macy was born in North Carolina and lived in a community of the Religious Society of Friends until he was 15 years old and his family moved to Tennessee. While living in Virginia he was drafted into the Civil War for Jackson's Army and refused to fight for it's against his religion, which cost him a large fine the loss of most of his belongings. Over time Macy lived in various states, but settled down in Indiana where his youngest daughter married.
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 Cedric Cummins on 1946/09/07.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2014/09/19 by Danielle Adams. EAD finding aid created 2014/09/19 by Danielle Adams.
Creator
- Macy, William (Person)
- Title
- William Macy autobiography
- 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:
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
