Preliminary Inventory of the William M. Piatt Papers, 1843-1908 (bulk 1845-1883)

Collection Overview

Collection comprises letters to and from Piatt. Topics include Pennsylvania canals; Democratic Party politics in Pennsylvania in the 1840s, 1850s, and 1860s; the temperance movement; the Piatt family, Pennsylvania railroads; the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention of 1872; and the Liberal Republican Party.

Addition (2008-0297) (10 items; 0.1 lin. ft., 1853-1908) includes letters to and from William Piatt, along with two later letters from his sons. This addition has been interfiled with the collection.

Addition (2009-0239) (63 items; 0.2 lin. ft., 1846-1873 and undated) comprises letters to and from William Piatt. Most are from family members. This addition has been interfiled with the collection.

Descriptive Summary

Title: William M. Piatt Papers, 1843-1908 (bulk 1845-1883)
Creator: Piatt, William M.
Extent: 593 Items
Repository: David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Language: English.

Series Quick Links

William Piatt Papers (Accessions 1956-0647, 1956-0737, 1960-0135, 2008-0297, and 2009-0239)

Administrative Information

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Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

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