Francis Murphy papers, 1871-1898 and undated
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Summary
- Creator:
- Murphy, Francis, 1836-1907
- Abstract:
- Francis Murphy was a gospel temperance evangelist. Collection includes two letters, four newspaper clippings, an etching of Murphy, along with Murphy's own temperance pledge card.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet (8 items)
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.11472
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection includes two letters, four newspaper clippings, an etching of Murphy, along with Murphy's own temperance pledge card. The newspaper clippings cover Murphy's life and religious work for temperance, except one, which focuses on "Johnny Clem, the drummer boy of Shiloh." In one letter (1871 July 25), Murphy states that he is preparing notes of his visit to Hartford, and records an introduction to Mrs. O'Donivan Rosar; the second letter (1871 October 30) provides an introduction on behalf of "Brother Scott."
- Biographical / historical:
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Francis Murphy was a gospel temperance evangelist.
- Acquisition information:
- The Francis Murphy Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Alice Poffinberger, May, 2017
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0200
- Arrangement:
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Arranged chronologically.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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