Papers, 1837-1904 (bulk 1854-1904).

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Papers, 1837-1904 (bulk 1854-1904).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/34503199

Essays and adresses, mostly concerning education, history and the military, 1860-1901 and undated; a diary describing a trip to the British Isles in 1856; a scrapbook including articles and addresses by Stowits, and clippings about him and G.A.R. matters, 1854-1904; a cash book, 1854-1860; a letter from Brigadier-General G.B. Dandy regarding Civil War military history, 1891; personal letters from John W. Francis, 1901; letters from New York State Superintendent of Schools Charles R. Skinner concerning education, 1902-1903; and miscellaneous papers including a list of principals of the Buffalo public schools, 1861-1902.

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7364473

Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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