Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
1993
Abstract
This collection contains one autograph book that has been divided in sections titled, “President and Cabinet”, “Senate”, and “House of Representatives” and contains dates between 1851 and 1855. Notably, the book contains the signatures of the following persons: Millard Fillmore, William A. King, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, and others falling into the previously mentioned groups. Also included in the book is handwritten and illustrated sheet music for the following songs: Canción patriótica (the Argentina national anthem, notes on the page dedicate it to “Jaime B. Bowlin”) and a song “For Miss Virginia Bowlin” (James Bowlin’s wife’s middle name).
Rights
Special collections material is obtained from many sources and is intended primarily for research and educational purposes. Certain works may be protected by copyright, trademark, or related interests not governed by the department. It is up to the researcher to verify that they have permission to use these materials for publication or other activities.
Accession Number
1993/12.0574
Access and Use
For more information or to use any of these collections, contact:
Special Collections, Morrow Library
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
(304) 696-2343
speccoll@marshall.edu
Recommended Citation
Autograph Book, 1851-1855, Accession No. 1993/12.0574, Special Collections Department, Marshall University, Huntington, WV.
Comments
Span Dates: 1851-1855