Thomas McAdory Owen Papers
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0093
Scope and Contents
This collection includes letters to and from Owen in connection with his efforts to compile a Robert E. Lee bibliography, several Lee family letters, pictorial representations of the Lees, speeches, and clippings.
Dates
- Inclusive 1864-1920
- Majority of material found within Bulk 1912-1920
Creator
- Owen, Thomas McAdory (Correspondent, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas McAdory Owen was the first director of the Alabama Department of Archives as well as an editor, bibliographer and Robert E. Lee enthusiast.
Extent
.8 Linear Feet
Separated Materials
Nine items are housed in Oversize drawer 27 including several broadsides related to Robert E. Lee and the Confederacy and a certificate naming Owen an honorary member of the Tennesse Historical Society.
Processing Information
Blue sheet prepared by Betty Kondayan (2/25/2003)
Creator
- Owen, Thomas McAdory (Correspondent, Person)
- Lee, George Washington Custis (Correspondent, Person)
- Lee, Mary Custis (Correspondent, Person)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, James G. Leyburn Library Special Collections and Archives Repository
