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Joseph Dickson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A2739

Scope and Contents

The papers contain correspondence of Joseph Dickson, mostly to his brother Wells Dickson.

Dates

  • 1865-1871

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Material in this collection is in the public domain.

Biographical Sketch

Joseph Dickson was born October 29, 1846, in Ireland, and came to the United States with his family when he was a child. He graduated from Harvard University law school in 1867, and began practicing law in St. Louis in that same year. He died May 11, 1906, in St. Louis.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet ( (1 folder))

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The papers are arranged chronologically.

Physical and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were purchased from the Cole County Historical Society in August 1970.

Processing Information

Processed by Dennis Northcott, December 2010.

Title
Inventory of Joseph Dickson Papers
Status
Completed
Author
EAD by Jaime Bourassa using ArchivesSpace
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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