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Holliday, William J., 1895-. Mexican Imprints Collection, 1810-1842 (bulk 1820-1828).

Title: Mexican Imprints Collection, 1810-1842 (bulk 1820-1828).

Collection of printed treatises, mostly from the 1820s, printed in Mexico and consisting of political, religious, and humorous tracts. There are several about Mexico's War for Independence from the Spanish and Mexican viewpoints. There is a series attacking José Maria Tornel for actions as governor of the Federal District, 1828-1829, and a series defending José María Aguire, parish priest of Santa Vera Cruz, accused of writing the previous series, 1828. There is a theater monologue dedicated to Agustin Iturbide given on the first anniversary of Mexican Independence, 1821. There are also tracts attacking the Yorkish lodges of Masons. tracts attacking the Yorkish lodges of Masons.

ArchivalResource: .25 linear ft. (1 box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46886408 View

Farrar, Alexander K. (Alexander King), 1814-1878. Alexander K. Farrar papers, 1804-1931 (bulk 1831-1870).

Title: Alexander K. Farrar papers, 1804-1931 (bulk 1831-1870).

Correspondence, financial records and legal documents comprise this collection. They relate to the management of Farrar's plantation and his legal practice. Correspondence includes letters from his sons discussing northern attitudes toward slavery and southerners, letters from constituents, and letters concerning the murder of Duncan B. Skinner, overseer of Bon Ridge plantation, by slaves. Additionally, there is correspondence from cotton factors, Buckner and Stanton, and Buckner, Stanton, and Newman. Financial records contain receipts, invoices, slave bills of sale, bills for personal purchases and plantation expenditures. Professional and business papers relate to Farrar's legal practice in Natchez, Miss., and include correspondence, deeds, federal land grants, court and jail bills, receipts, and the business records of his partner, William Holliday. Early deeds give detailed descriptions of the property and include the names of individuals concerned. Also included are Zion Seminary (Covington County, Miss.) papers containing board minutes, correspondence, and financial records; and the Centenary College papers containing correspondence, financial records and commencement programs.

ArchivalResource: 2 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/263024887 View

Holliday, Margaret Y., 1844-1920. Margaret Yandes Holliday papers, 1883-1982 (bulk 1883-1920)

Title: Margaret Yandes Holliday papers, 1883-1982 (bulk 1883-1920)

This collection consists of correspondence, a photograph, some transcripts, and a diary. The letters were written between 1883 and 1919 and are mostly between Margaret and her brother and his wife, John H. and Evaline Holliday. The letters relate Miss Holliday's experiences as she traveled through Europe and the Middle East.

ArchivalResource: 1 manuscript box.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/360205662 View