Albert Hafner letters, 1891-1893, Date acquired: 1998
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Hafner, Albert
- Abstract:
- Collection consists of holograph letters written by Albert Hafner of Tarpon Springs, Florida to his fiancée Elizabeth H. Chandler in Massachusetts. Most of the letters were about his business affairs and social life in Tarpon Springs.
- Extent:
- 0.21 Linear Feet
- 1 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Albert Hafner letters, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection is comprised of 96 letters, dated between 1891 and 1893. Topics of discussion include: business affairs and life in Tarpon Springs, establishing a cigar factory in West Tampa, a local boating club for women, rum smuggling by Cuban fishing boats, a near-lynching, and social life with prominent citizens of Tarpon Springs.
- Biographical / historical:
A cigar salesman from Tarpon Springs, Florida, Albert Hafner wrote many letters to his fiancée, Elizabeth H. Chandler, between 1891 and 1893. Most of the letters were about his business affairs and social life in Tarpon Springs.
- Acquisition information:
- Donation.
- Arrangement:
Chronological order.
- 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:
Albert Hafner letters, 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
