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John Augustus Hendrix McLane papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 3
Scope and Contents

Politician. Correspondence, essays, diaries, clippings, and other papers of J. Hendrix McLane, southern political independent, South Carolina gubernatorial candidate in 1882, and reformer in the Republican party. The papers are mainly concerned with McLane's political career, though there is some material relating to his studies at Tufts Theological School. Notable among the correspondents are George Washington Cable, Selden Connor, and Wendell Phillips.

Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection are in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Herbert J. Seligmann, 1965.

Arrangement

Arranged in no particular order.

Dates
1841-1893
Majority of material found within 1864 - 1893
Extent
1 Linear Feet (2 boxes, 1 folio)
Related Names
McLane, John Augustus Hendrix, 1848-1893
Language of Materials
English