Papers, [ca. 1950-1971], pertaining to John Dickinson.

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Papers, [ca. 1950-1971], pertaining to John Dickinson.

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This collection of correspondence, manuscripts, and copies of documents pertains to Powell's unpublished biography of John Dickinson ("John Dickinson, Penman of the American Revolution," 1938). There are letters to numerous historians, and many articles and speeches that Powell gave.

ca. 5,000 items (13 linear ft.).

American Philosophical Society Library

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American Philosophical Society Library

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Dickinson, John, 1732-1808

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John Dickinson (November 13, 1732 [O.S. November 2, 1732] – February 14, 1808) was a Founding Father of the United States. A solicitor and politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, he was known as the "Penman of the Revolution" for his twelve Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, published individually in 1767 and 1768. Born at his family's tobacco plantation in Talbot County, Maryland, Dickinson was educated at home by his parents and by recent immigrants employe...

Dickinson College

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Powell, J. H. (John Harvey), 1914-1971

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Historian. From the description of Papers of John H. Powell, 1935-1974. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233105192 J. H. Powell was a historian. From the description of Papers, [ca. 1950-1971], pertaining to John Dickinson. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122632857 Student at University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus). From the description of Notebook, 1889. (University of Illinois at Urb...