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Barry, William., 02/13/1861-02/13/1861

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 34
Identifier: 79368

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.

Dates

  • 02/13/1861-02/13/1861

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

1 ALS dated 2/13/1861 from William Barry, secretary of the Chicago Historical Society, to John Gilmary Shea, regarding a paper Shea submitted and discussion of the origin of the word "Chicago."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM BARRY, WILLIAM (1861): Autographed Letter

BARRY, WILLIAM - CORRESPONDENCE TO SHEA, JOHN GILMARY (1861): Autographed Letter

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOC. 1861: Autographed Letter

CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY - CORRESPONDENCE TO SHEA, JOHN GILMARY 1861: Autographed Letter

CHICAGO - REFERENCE (1861) TO ORIGIN OF NAME OF CITY: Autographed Letter

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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