Collection on John Stone
Scope and Content
The collection on John Stone spans from 1851 to 1888 and contains correspondence of John Stone, notes on the correspondence, and an article written about him. The correspondence spans from 1851 to 1882 and is addressed to his family members. The collection includes a reprint of A. T. Nye's 1878 biographical sketch of Stone. The collection also includes transcriptions of the handwritten correspondence and annotations by Hugh H. Davis.
Dates
- Creation: 1851-1888
Creator
- Davis, Hugh H. (Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of John Stone
Abolitionist and Ohio Militia colonel John Stone was born in Belpre, Ohio in 1795. He was the son of Revolutionary War Veteran Captain Jonathan Stone.
Extent
0.25 cubic feet (1 document box)
Abstract
The collection on John Stone spans from 1851 to 1888 and contains correspondence of John Stone, notes on the correspondence, and an article written about him.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Stone, John (Person)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Collection on John Stone
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Holly Deakyne in October 2010
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
