Collection of Miscellaneous Facsimiles and Pictorial materials

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSP 131

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Collection of Miscellaneous Facsimiles and Pictorial materials (1835-1951; 0.2 cubic feet) is an artificial collection that documents the American Revolution and Civil War eras through facsimiles of documents including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Declaration of Independence. The collection also features facsimiles of The Comet newspaper documenting Lafayette during 1885-1886. Types of materials include: document and facsimiles, a painting facsimile, and a political cartoon.

Dates

1885-1982

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Some material may be protected under copyright. Several items credit the National Archives.

Biographical or Historical Information

Collection transferred from old Map Case to Flat Files and was later reorganized into three folders. Original provenance is currently unknown.

Note written by Michael Maune

Extent

0.20 Cubic Feet

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Processing Information

Whenever possible, original order of the materials has been retained. Some materials have been housed in polyester sleeves and all have been housed in acid-free folders and acid-free boxes.