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Wiley Britton Manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1047-BC

Scope and Content

The collection consists of manuscripts written by Wiley Britton. These writings give insight into Britton’s family history, the Civil War, and social thought during that era. Evolution, religion, agronomy, paleontology are subjects of the writings.

Dates

  • 1922-1927

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is reqired for publication or distribution.

Biographical Information

Wiley Britton was born October 8, 1842 in Neosho, Newton County, MO. He was a Civil War veteran who wrote about the Civil War and pioneer life in Missouri.

Extent

1 box (.26 cu. ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of Wiley Britton manuscripts concerning family history, the Civil War, and social thought during that era.

Separated Material

Photographs are housed in CSWR Pictorial Collections.
Title
Finding Aid of the Wiley Britton Manuscripts, 1922-1927
Status
Completed
Author
B. Silbergleit
Date
© 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451