Manuscript Collection

Ross Allan Webb

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Identifier

Accession 837

Inclusive Dates

1839-1984

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

9,523 pieces, 4.75 linear feet

Language

English

Scope and Content Note

The Dr. Ross A. Webb Papers contains copies of diaries, publications, 23 reels of microfilm, and correspondence pertaining to research topics of Dr. Ross Webb. Also included are Dr. Webb’s notes taken from these sources as well as letters concerning his research. The research materials mainly focus on Benjamin Helm Bristow (June 20, 1832-June 22, 1896) a Kentuckian who was a lawyer, Union Civil War Veteran, State Politician, Solicitor General, Secretary of the Treasury under President Grant, and a Republican nominee to be a candidate for the Presidential race of 1876. The collection contains additional research materials on Governors Leslie and Bramlette of Kentucky, as well as copies of Dr. Webb’s own published works including his book Kentucky In The Reconstruction Era, along with lecture notes from his classes.

Provenance

The Dr. Ross A. Webb Papers was deposited with the Winthrop Archives on November 11, 1993 by Ross A. Webb.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Ross Allan Webb Papers - Accession 837

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