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Manuscript Collection: Ezra W. Borders

 Collection
Identifier: MC.1980.23

Collection Overview

Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: The collection includes 4 handwritten diaries, mostly covering the Civil War. He also kept 2 books he carried throughout the war, which are fragmented: A Devotional Book with Soldier's Hymns", and "Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics". Also includes letters regarding family histories. See also: Photography file - Borders Family

Dates

  • 1836-1968

Language of Materials

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

Available by appointment only at the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR) with the exception of materials with donor restrictions. Contact Library staff in advance to inquire if materials exist pertaining to your research interests.

Use Restrictions

Please contact the Rights and Reproduction Department for information on publishing or reproducing materials included in these records. Permission will be granted by the Gilcrease Museum as the owner of the physical materials, and does not imply permission from the copyright holder. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all necessary permissions from the copyright holder.

Extent

23 item(s)

Provenance

The Gilcrease Foundation acquired these materials before 1964 and is housed in the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR). The library currently receives most materials through community donation, board members, artists and the acquisition of manuscript collections.

Processing Information

Staff, interns, and volunteers of the Thomas Gilcrease Library and Archive have contributed to the organization and maintenance of the files since the collection passed to the City of Tulsa in the 1950s.

Title
Manuscript Collection: Ezra W. Borders
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

Contact:

918-631-6403