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
- From the Collection: Barnwell family (Family)
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:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)