Booth, John Wilkes., 01/01/1911-12/31/1985

File — Box: 1, Folder: 12

Identifier: 85579

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains correspondence of Margaret K. Bearden and others, together with printed materials regarding the Lincoln Assassination. Arranged in alphabetical order by correspondent or subject.

Dates

01/01/1911-12/31/1985

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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: 8 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Printed Materials regarding John Wilkes Booth. Includes article "John Wilkes Booth" in "Yankee Magazine" (1953), "Statement Made to Harvey C. Bickel by Thomas Bradford Sanders" (1911), "Notes on 'The Mad Booths of Maryland" (1940), "Extracts from the 'Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth'" (undated), "The Mystery of Booth's Escape and Death" (1956), "J. Wilkes Booth" from "Amateur Book Collector," "Booth's Escape Route from Washington" in "Folks: News and Views" (1974), and several issues of "Pathways" (1984-1985).