Frances Slocum letter
Collection — Folder: S1197
Identifier: S1197
Scope and Contents
This collection includes one letter from George Slocum to Frances Slocum, his aunt in Peru, Indiana dated December 28, 1845 regarding his recent visit and subsequent return home.
Dates
- 1845
Creator
- Slocum, George (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
Frances Slocum was abducted by Delaware warriors at a young age. She later became an adopted member of the Miami tribe. Family members located her in 1837 and she chose to remain with the Miami. She died March 9, 1847.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of one item and a photocopy.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mildred E. Harvey on 1989/03/21.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Existence and Location of Copies
A copy may be found in the following collections:
S2470: George Slocum letter
S2470: George Slocum letter
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2017/03/02 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2017/03/02 by Lauren Patton.
Creator
- Slocum, George (Person)
- Title
- Frances Slocum letter
- 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
