Benjamin F. Magee journal
Collection
Identifier: S0917
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a journal from Benjamin F. Magee in Indiana ranging from 1680 to 1905 regarding the Magee family history.
Dates
- 1905
Creator
- Magee, Benjamin F. (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
The Magee family, being a strong Presbyterian family, moved to the United States around 1680 when King James IIII forced the Catholic religion on Scottland and England. Benjamin F. Magee believed that all Magee's in the United States were of the same decent despite differences in spelling as his great grandfather spelled it McGhie, his grandfather Meghie, his father, Megie, and he Magee. Magee was in the army during the American Civil War, went to college at Hartsville University, and lived past the ripe old age of 71 when he wrote this journal.
Extent
0.05 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English, Middle (1100-1500)
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a records donation from Cladys L. Moore on 1972/12/30.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2014/09/26 by Danielle Adams. EAD finding aid created 2014/09/26 by Danielle Adams.
Creator
- Magee, Benjamin F. (Person)
- Title
- Benjamin F. Magee journal
- 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
