John Tyler, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: 01/Mss. 78 T97
English
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John Tyler, Jr. (1819-1896) was private secretary to his father John Tyler (1790-1862) during his presidency, 1841-1845, Confederate Army officer and Assistant Secretary of War, 1861-1865, activist in Republican Party politics, assistant newspaper editor of the Washington National Intelligencer, and Tallahassee, Fla. Sentinel, editor of the Fernandina, Fla. Observer, Treasury Department official, lawyer and licensed preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .
13.75 Linear Feet
A portion of this collection is currently being arranged and described. Consult a staff member for assistance.
Acc. 2009.148 has not been processed yet. Researchers may wish to consult with a staff member for further information in advance of using the collection.
Acc. 78 T97: The vast majority of this collection was donated to W&M Special Collections Research Center in 1978 by William R. Shands, Josephine W. Shands, Letitia C. Shands, and Bessie T. Shands. Between 1980 and 1992 additional Tyler materials were purchased by the Special Collections Research Center (Acc. 1992.67). Acc. 2009.148 was a gift of William R. Shands, Jr. and his sister Martha Jane Albus, 4/10/2009.
Acc. 78 T97 and 1992.63 are 5303 items; Acc. 2009.148 is 1 cu.ft.
Acc. 78 T97 and 1992.67 processed by Special Collections Staff prior ot 2007. Acc. 2009.148 accessioned by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist, in April 2009. Acc. 2009.148 was arranged and described by Kate Hill, SCRC Staff, in summer 2009 and further arranged and described by Terry Noziglia, SCRC Staff, in September-October 2009.
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