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Scrapbook Relating to James Buchanan and the Anti-Slavery Movement in Kansas

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Scp6
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook, 1839, 1850, and 1855-1856, primarily from New York newspapers and relating to the presidential campaign of James Buchanan and to the anti-slavery movement in Kansas. The volume includes a few handwritten notes.

Dates: 1839-1856

Scrapbook Regarding Policies of James Buchanan

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Sc28
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook, 1857-1859, of an unidentified person. The volume includes an account (newspaper clipping) of the burning of the College of William and Mary; and a manuscript copy of resolutions, 19 June 1858, passed by a meeting of the citizens of Erie, Pa. condemning the policy of [James] Buchanan's administration toward Kansas.

Dates: 1857-1859

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College of William and Mary--History--19th century 1
Fires--Virginia 1
Kansas--Politics and government--1854-1861 1
Presidents--United States--Election--1856 1
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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 1