Madison County, N.C.-Early History., 01/01/1795-12/31/1927

File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: 20791

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of material pertaining to Madison County, North Carolina.

Dates

01/01/1795-12/31/1927

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.

All materials in this collection dated 1940 and later are restricted. All diaries in this collection are restricted. Contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections for further information.

Extent

From the Collection: 9.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Provides notes concerning the history of Madison County, North Carolina and surrounding areas dating from the discovery of Hot Springs (1778) and the popularity of the baths (1779) to the events of the year 1927. Folder also provides a photostatic copy of a printed article dealing with the early history and settlement of North Carolina. Included also are some brief statistics concerning Negro slavery in Madison County (1860).