Title: |
John H. James Collection: Manuscripts |
Repository: |
Miami University
Phone: 513-529-6720 http://archives.lib.muohio.edu/ |
Creator: |
James, John Hough, 1800-1881 |
Dates: |
1826-1881 |
Quantity: |
22 linear feet |
Abstract: |
This collection features correspondence, diaries, photographs and account books belonging to John H. James and various James family members. John Hough James, Abigail Bailey James, Ellen Rachel James, Gertrude James, and John Henry James are featured. Much of the correspondence is related to James's business interests in the Urbana Champaign Mutual Bank Co., the Urbana Banking Co, and the Mad River Railroad. Various bound manuscripts, including account books, ledgers, and journals, provide insight into James' life as a student, his experiences in the Ohio State Senate, the creation of the Urbana Banking Company, and finally, various trips and excursions taken by James and his family. |
Identification: |
Mss. Coll. James: Manuscripts |
Language: |
The records are in English |