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Charles D. Stuart Journal

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0336
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a handwritten journal (118 pages) entitled “Dreams and Reveries of a Wanderer.” It was apparently kept by Charles D. Stuart during his travels through northwestern Virginia, near the Ohio River. The journal contains many philosophical and religious passages, as opposed to descriptive material. The journal also contains much poetry on topics such as nature, death, and religion.

Dates

  • 1832

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish material from the Charles D. Stuart Journal must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet ( (1 folder))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

This collection consists of a journal kept by Charles Stuart during his travels through northwestern Virginia, near the Ohio River, in 1832. The journal contains many philosophical and religious passages, as well as poetry.

Acquisition Information

This collection was a gift donated by John Wright on July 28, 1981.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Charles D. Stuart Journal, 1832
Status
Completed
Date
2008
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

https://library.rice.edu/woodson
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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