Correspondence, 1852-1880

File — Box: 2, Folder: 4-12

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Thomas Leiper Kane papers (1831-1880) consist of correspondence between family members, with some additional letters, papers, and notes. Most of the family correspondence is from Thomas L. Kane to his father, John Kinzing Kane, and his mother, Jane Duval Leiper Kane. Another sizable number of letters was written by Kane's wife, Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, to his parents. Several letters are from Thomas Kane to his brother, Elisha Kent Kane, with a lesser number from Elisha to Thomas. Letters between Thomas and Robert Patterson "Pat" Kane and between Thomas and John Kinzing Kane Jr., two other brothers, and a few letters between other members of the family, round out the family correspondence.

All contents of the Thomas Leiper Kane papers are copies of originals in the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia. Literary rights remain with the society and permission to publish or copy must be also be obtained from them.

Dates

1852-1880

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.