Joseph Smith Harris papers 1848-1903

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Joseph Smith Harris papers 1848-1903

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The papers, which document Harris's work on the United States surveys of the Mississippi Sound and the northwest boundary, contain correspondence, reports of the Northwest Boundary Survey, photographs of the survey, and a genealogical record of the Harris family up to 1903.

Total Boxes: 11; Linear Feet: 5.5

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6349298

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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