Munson Monroe Buford papers, 1865-1968.

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Munson Monroe Buford papers, 1865-1968.

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The collection contains diaries, correspondence, and other materials of Munson Monroe Buford. Diaries note the weather, farm work, travel, cotton prices, visitors, purchases, letters written and received, work done as sheriff, attendance at Confederate reunions, and the deaths of local residents and national figures. Some diaries also contain records of Buford's personal expenese and accounts. Among the diaries is one containing entries made during the Civil War beginning 4 January 1865; one from 1870 that mentions a lynching and other incidents involving African Americans; one describing court cases during Buford's tenure as trial justice, 1879-1883; and one from the 1890s that includes a roster of the 5th South Carolina Cavalry Regiment. There is also scattered business, personal, and Confederate veterans-related correspondence; bills and contracts; deeds; a few photographs; printed materials; and other items. Included are Buford's daughter's sewing notebook, containing fabric samples and stitch examples; materials of the related Kibler and Bell families; and some items relating to the United Daughters of the Confederacy. There does not appear to be materials relating to Buford's Ku Klux Klan trial.

ca. 260 items (1.5 linear feet)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7156265

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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