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Joseph Walker Barnwell letters, 1867-1882

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

Barnwell's letters detail life at University of South Carolina (1867), work as a Charleston attorney, his travels and schooling (1869) in Germany, his view of German servants and German's views of Americans, how more frank and outspoken Germans are, Reconstruction politics, his noting that Americans abroad don't distinguish between Northerners and Southerners, his interest in Northerners and his delight in Harriet Beecher Stowe receiving bad reviews and his hope for justice regarding her.

Dates

  • Creation: 1867-1882

Creator

Language of Material

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English; one letter in French; one letter in German

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.6 linear feet (4 document boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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