John C. Calhoun papers

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origination

{"value"=>"Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850", "type"=>"persname"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"John C. Calhoun papers"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1818-1844", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1818/1844"}

{"value"=>"1887", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1887"}

physdesc

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physloc

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abstract

{"value"=>"John C. Calhoun (1782-1850) was an American statesman who served as Vice-President, Secretary of State, and Secretary of War, and who served in both the House and Senate representing South Carolina. The papers consist mainly of letters written by Calhoun to various parties while he served as Secretary of War, Vice-President, and Secretary of State. Many date from 1818-1824, during his term as Secretary of War, including several letters to Georgia politician David Brydie Mitchell"}

custodhist

{"value"=>"<p>Material was originally received as part of the Ford Collection.</p>"}

date_inclusive_start

1818

date_inclusive_end

1887

keydate

1818

prefercite

{"value"=>"John C. Calhoun papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.1 linear feet (1 folder)

date_start

1818

date_end

1887

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