John Rose Ficklen papers, 1864; 1882-1942 [manuscript].

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John Rose Ficklen papers, 1864; 1882-1942 [manuscript].

The collection chiefly includes correspondence of Ficklen with his professional colleagues; personal and family letters received; and writings, lectures, and notes by him. Also included are papers, beginning in 1888, of his wife, Bessie Alexander Ficklen (b. 1861), consisting of letters from her father, Edward Porter Alexander (1835-1910); correspondence about the publication of her husband's work after his death; and items relating to her own interest in poetry and art.

About 270 items (1.5 linear ft.).

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Ficklen, John R. (John Rose), 1858-1907

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John Rose Ficklen, a native of Virginia, was a professor of history at Tulane University. From the description of John Rose Ficklen papers, 1864; 1882-1942 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23186194 John Rose Ficklen, a native of Virginia, was a professor of Latin, English, then later history and economics at Tulane University. From the guide to the John Rose Ficklen Papers, 1864; 1882-1942, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historic...

Ficklen, Bessie Alexander, b. 1861.

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Alexander, Edward Porter, 1835-1910

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Edward P. Alexander was Chief of Artillery, 1st Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia, Confederate States Army. He was the author of several books on the Civil War and railroads, including THE WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN, MILITARY MEMOIRS OF A CONFEDERATE, THE CONFEDERATE VETERAN, FIGHTING FOR THE CONFEDERACY, SKETCH OF LONGSTREET'S DIVISION--YORKTOWN AND WILLIAMSBURG, and RAILWAY PRACTICE. From the description of E.P. Alexander circular letter, 1866. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat ...

Tulane University.

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