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Richard Clay papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2485

Scope and Contents

The Richard Clay papers (1867-1869) contains family and professional correspondence as well as certificates commending Richard Clay for his service during the Civil war, and a mans wallet from the nineteenth century. It also contains Clay family clippings from the twentieth century.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1867-1869

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material is in English.

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet

Abstract

The Richard Clay papers (1867-1869) contain correspondence, clippings, and the Certificate of Thanks and Honorable Service for volunteering in the 140th Regiment of Illinois Infantry.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Ingeborg E. Lynn (box 1) in 2009.

Donated by Ingeborg E. Lynn (letter) in 2010.

Processing Information

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2009 and 2011.
Title
Inventory of the Richard Clay papers, 1867-1869
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Rogers
Date
© 2009 (last modified: 2019)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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