Collection: Adline Lowry Papers | Archival Collection Guides

Scope and Contents

This collection contains an envelope and letter addressed to Adline from her cousin, W.L. Andrews, during the Civil War; a tintype photograph; a button; and two pieces of paper listing Adline as head of a Dictionary [club?]. A preliminary transcription of the written materials is also provided.

Dates

Creation: 1857
Creation: 1863

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to research.

Biographical / Historical

Little information could be found on Adline Lowry. From her papers, we know she was the cousin of W.L. Andrews and lived during the Civil War period. Her papers also indicate that she was the head of a Dictionary club or class in 1857.

Full Extent

.10 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This finding aid is organized by accessions. Each accession represents an addition to the collection. Each accession also represents a transfer of physical and legal custody of archival materials from the donor(s) to Auburn University Special Collections and Archives.