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William A. Crenshaw letters

 Collection
Identifier: SC-46-MS

Scope and Contents

Typewritten copies of two letters describing the 1841 yellow fever epidemic in New Orleans. Also includes a typewritten copy of a third letter, possibly from Mary Crenshaw Bowe, describing life in New Orleans. Source unknown.

Dates

  • Creation: 1839-1841

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment.

Requesting Materials

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction or use of materials is prohibited without the permission of the City Archives & Special Collections. Please review the Archives' Permission to Publish note.

Biographical / Historical

Crenshaw was a merchant.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610