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John Holiman Lowe papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS866

Scope and Content

This collection contains a school book belonging to John Holiman Lowe. The book consists of numeration tables, information regarding pounds, shillings, pence, farthings, and measurements. The book served as an instructional item as well as a workbook. All the pages are handwritten, and it contains drawings at the beginning of each section. The book is handmade of burlap, lined with a newspaper dated 1811. Where the newspaper was printed is unknown.

Dates

  • 1811, undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

Biographical information about John Holiman Lowe has not been determined.

Extent

0.25 linear ft. (one half document case)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1986

Title
John Holiman Lowe papers
Author
Laura Starratt
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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