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William H. Nelson "The American Tory" typescript

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0350
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a bound typescript of the book "The American Tory", which is the study of the Loyalists (or “Tories”) of the American Revolution. The author notes that the history of the Tories remains somewhat forgotten as a result of their defeat in the war; however, the author seeks to examine the “depth of their quarrel with their fellow Americans and the totality of their defeat.” This book contains many handwritten editorial notes and marks. The typescript is 216 pages in length, not including a short preface at the beginning and an index at the end.

Dates

  • 1960

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 William H. Nelson "The American Tory" typescript must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical Note

William H. Nelson began his study of the Tories as a graduate student at Columbia University. After graduate school, he continued his research which resulted in his work "The American Tory".

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet ( (1 folder))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

This collection consists of a bound typescript of the book "The American Tory", which is the study of the Loyalists (or “Tories”) of the American Revolution.

Acquisition Information

This collection was a gift donated by the author on January 2, 1962.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the William H. Nelson "The American Tory" typescript, 1960
Status
Completed
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

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

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Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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