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John A. Clark Letter

A description of his letters at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Clark, John A.
Title: John A. Clark Letter
Inclusive Dates: 1841
Quantity: 1 folder (SC)
Abstract: Letter from John A. Clark of Syracuse, New York to Reverend W. W. Nind in Lowville, New York, concerning the activities of the local community and church
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The collection consists of a single letter, written by John A. Clark and dated Feb 1, 1841 in Syracuse, to Rev. W. W. Nind. The letter reports community and church events to the Reverend, including a murder, a suicide, a groping, a drowning, the return of a "wild" young woman, and laments that "there does not appear to be as much unity of feeling nor as much brotherly love as formerly."

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

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Subject Headings

Persons

Clark, John A.
Nind, W. W.

Subjects

Church history, New York (State) -- Syracuse.

Places

Syracuse (N.Y.) -- 19th century.
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.

Genres and Forms

Letters (correspondence)

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

John A. Clark Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Purchased, 2007.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: MRC
Date: 8 Feb 2007
Revision history:

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Inventory

Correspondence
SC 185 Letter 1 Feb 1841

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