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
- Crenshaw, William A. (Person)
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
Topical
- 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
archivist@nolalibrary.org
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
archivist@nolalibrary.org