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Family letters, 1888

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS049:01.04

Scope and Contents

The 1888 correspondence consists of a single letter from Lena Phillips (nee Anderson) of Butte, Montana Territory to her brother (name not included). The letter describes the behavior of her newborn son Verner Phillips. It also describes mining operations in Montana Territory. There is some discussion of the 1888 presidential election and predicts a victory for William Henry Harrison.

Dates

  • 1888

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and any related rights protect materials in this collection. Researchers are free to use these materials for any purpose that is permitted by the copyright and any rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, researchers need to obtain permission from the rights holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

For fair use/educational reproduction, please provide the following credit: From MSS 049 Anderson - Phillips family papers, courtesy of Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.

Extent

From the Collection: 9.5 Linear Feet (19 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English