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Letter and newspaper clipping, 1890

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 52-53
Identifier: Vault MSS 2

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 25 Jan. 1890, and addressed to B. W. Austin. Blyden responds to a request for information and states "I send the following extract from my book." He also states, "The United States have furnished Africa with the most effective instrument of unlimited progress and development in the Republic of Liberia." Also included is a printed biography of Blyden which was clipped from a newspaper.

Dates

  • 1890

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Originals restricted. Photocopies for patron use.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Rosenstock autograph collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Blyden was an Afro-American author and activist.

Extent

2 items ((2 pages) ; 2 photocopies) ; 21 x 13 cm

Language of Materials

English

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