Mabel Clare Weaks : miscellaneous papers, 1918-1946.

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Mabel Clare Weaks : miscellaneous papers, 1918-1946.

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Papers include correspondence between Weaks and numerous historical societies and libraries throughout the world concerning copies of John Filson's The Discovery, settlement and present state of Kentucke. Also included is a list of locations for all known copies of Filson's book as of the mid-20th century; and correspondence between Weaks and Transylvania University officials regarding a miniature portrait of Samuel C. Rafinesque that she was assisting the school in acquiring.

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