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James F. Polk portrait engraving

 Collection — Folder: OB241
Identifier: OB241

Scope and Contents

This collection contains one portrait engraving of a man in the 19th century.

Dates

  • 19th century

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

No information is confirmed about James F. Polk. The signature on the photograph could also be read as James Palk or James J. Palk. He may have been a corporal in the 1st Heavy Artillery during the Civil War.

Extent

0.05 Cubic Feet (1 medium oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection consists of one item.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. Charles H. Bradley and Mrs. Jonas Ingram on 1935/07/22.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2021/11/18 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2021/11/18 by Lauren Patton.
Title
James F. Polk portrait engraving
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:
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