James Baird Weaver Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised mostly of correspondence between James Baird Weaver and Clara Vinson Weaver, and most of the letters are from the Civil War period. There are a few letters from others in the Weaver family and a copy of a speech Weaver delivered in the House of Representatives.
JRoethler, January 2003
Dates
- 1836-1894
- Majority of material found in 1862-186
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Populist leader. Weaver's correspondence with his wife; other Weaver family papers. Includes material on Davis Co., Iowa, and experiences in the Civil War.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Alice Evans Dannreuther in 1961.
Appraisal Information
These papers were given to the University of Iowa Libraries by Alice Evans Dannreuther in 1961. Guide posted to Internet: January 2003
- Weaver, Clara Vinson
- Weaver, James B. (James Baird), 1833-1912
- Archives (groupings)
- Clippings (information artifacts)
- Correspondence
- Iowa
- Personal narratives
- Photographs
- Speeches
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1864)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
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