Owen, Robert Dale, 1801-1877
Person
Biographical Information
Robert Dale Owen, along with his father and brothers, moved from Scotland to America in 1825 to establish and run the New Harmony, Indiana, utopian community. Owen was interested in science, politics, and social issues, and served in the United States Congress as a Representative of Indiana from 1843 to 1847. He remained active in politics and was a strong advocate of emancipation and women's suffrage.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Owen, Robert Dale to unknown, July 13, 1833
Item — Box: Communal Collections 73
Identifier: MSP 315, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Indiana Authors Letter Collection contains letters from some of the state's most successful authors. The collection encompasses the "Golden Age of Indiana Literature," a time period in which Hoosier authors achieved both national prominence and popular acclaim.
Dates:
July 13, 1833