Simmons family papers, 1772-1951, Date acquired: 02/00/1962
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Simmons Family
- Abstract:
- A collection of documents about the Simmons Family of Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- Extent:
- 1.25 Linear Feet
- 3 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Simmons Family Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection contains business, legal papers and personal correspondence of the Simmons Family of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The bulk of the collection concerns Moses Simmons (1785 - 1856) and his son, Moses W. Simmons (1823 - 1903). There are a number of letters from the field during the Civil War, as well as a number of letters from members of the family in Georgia and South Carolina written during the Reconstruction period. Also included in the collection are business ledgers, a school ledger, and other miscellaneous papers.
- Acquisition information:
Randolph Simmons, Jr.
Donation
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged by material type:
1. Correspondence
2. Financial Records
3. Miscellaneous
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Simmons Family Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
