Booth, John Wilkes., 01/01/1865-12/31/1865
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains hundreds of slides depicting scenes relating to the Lincoln assassination. Each slide has a slide number, making it accessible to researchers. Many of the slides date between the 1930s and the 1950s. The slides are physically arranged in special containers in chronological order based on their slide numbers. The slides are cataloged alphabetically by subject. When researchers access the slides by subject, they will be referred to a slide number.
Dates
- 01/01/1865-12/31/1865
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
Container Summary
Slide: Booth, on stage at Ford's Theater. Slide #142. Color photograph of sketch from Harper's Weekly.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
BOOTH, JOHN WILKES - SLIDE #142 (1865): Graphic Image
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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