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Guide to the Thomas Leiper Kane Papers,
1846-1883
Special Collections M058
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Description
The Thomas L. Kane papers primarily cover his two trips West in 1846-1847, and again, in 1858. There is some material covering
the period between these trips and some after 1858. The collection contains letters, diaries, agreements, clippings, notes
for articles and lectures, drafts, sketches and some diagrams.
Background
Thomas Leiper Kane was a law clerk and Army officer.Note: for a biographical sketch, see the first folder in the collection.
Extent
.5 linear ft.
Restrictions
Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain
permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.
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