Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Tappan, Arthur, 1786-1865.
- Abstract:
- Letter from the American abolitionist to Henry and Thomas Davis of Syracuse, New York.
- Extent:
- 1 folder (SC)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Arthur Tappan Letter, &su_name;
Background
- Scope and Content:
The Arthur Tappan Letter consists of a single outgoing letter addressed to Henry and Thomas Davis of Syracuse, New York. The letter concerns financial transactions with someone named Hasbrook.
- Biographical / Historical:
Arthur Tappan (1786-1865) was an American abolitionist. He was the brother of Ohio Senator Benjamin Tappan and abolitionist Lewis Tappan.
- Acquisition information:
- Transfer from Rare Books, 1971.
- Arrangement:
Chronological.
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- New York State
Activism and social reform
Correspondence. - Names:
- Tappan, Arthur, 1786-1865.
- Places:
- Syracuse (N.Y.) -- History.
Access
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Arthur Tappan Letter, &su_name;
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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Special Collections Research CenterSyracuse University LibrariesBird Library, Room 600Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
- CONTACT:
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315.443.2697scrc@syr.edu