John Hazard Wildman papers, 1829-1876 (bulk 1962-1966).

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John Hazard Wildman papers, 1829-1876 (bulk 1962-1966).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/262841348

Papers consist of personal and professional correspondence, genealogies of the Hazard, Whitaker, Greene and Andrews families, and published and unpublished manuscripts of John Hazard Wildman. Among the correspondents are family members, former students, including Rex Reed, publishers, and fellow writers. The majority of letters are related to Wildman's writings. Additionally, there is a photocopy of a Henry Clay letter commenting on the American political and economic system (Oct. 8, 1829) and a photocopy of a Civil War letter from a Confederate prisoner of war, Johnson's Island, Ohio, detailing his illness (Feb. 28, 1864). Papers also contain an audiotape interview with Orene Muse (Feb. 15, 1969), newspaper clippings, and several photographs of Wildman and members of his family (1911-1965).

2 linear ft.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7159146

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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Andrews family.

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Green family.

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Hazard family.

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Johnson Island Prison

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Muse, Orene S.

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