Mrs. Dixon Alexander papers

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: IWA0584

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Scope and Contents

The Mrs. Dixon Alexander papers date from 1871 to 1872 and measure 1 linear inch. The papers consist of Mrs. Alexander's columns from The Fayette Leader. Mrs. Alexander's weekly column in The Fayette Leader reported the comings and goings of baseball teams, babies, circuses, preachers, and hogs in the street. At times she moralized, but usually she reported business transactions, weddings, deaths, visits, and socials. Using colorful and flowery language, she expanded upon material normally found in personals columns.

Dates

Creation: 1871-1872

Creator

Alexander, Dixon, Mrs. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The papers are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Mrs. Dixon Alexander was a correspondent for the Fayette, Iowa weekly newspaper, The Fayette Leader, in 1871-1872. The collection indicates no other information about her.