John Preston Young Collection, 1862-1930.

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John Preston Young Collection, 1862-1930.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/374881248

The John Preston Young Collection includes the Civil War diary, correspondence, newspapers and personal notes of Young. Particularly notable are the reports and correspondence pertaining to the Civil War and early-twentieth century Memphis, Tennessee. Finally, the collection includes manuscripts of Young's work.

8 boxes.

University of Mississippi

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SNAC Resource ID: 7393675

University of Mississippi

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