Manuscript Collection: Hall - Pennant Document

Collection

Identifier: MC.1954.84

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Collection Overview

Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: This is a document sent from a Dr. Hall to "Mr. Pennant" containing personal observations made on a journey from St. Augustine to the neighborhood of the present Tallahassee in 1775. The author accompanied an embassy from the Governor of East Florida to the Creek Nation to investigate attempts of Georgia and Carolina to extort lands from the Creeks. Dr. Hall also compares the traits and customs of the various Indian tribes; he mentions particularly the Caribs.

Dates

1775

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

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Extent

1 item(s)

Additional Description

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.