[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 26, 1879] Metadata
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Title
- Main Title [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 26, 1879]
Creator
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Author: Osterhout, John PattersonCreator Type: Personal
Date
- Creation: 1879-10-26
Language
- English
Description
- Content Description: A letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing how family life had been since Junia left to visit with extended family. John let her know of local baptisms and poultry sales he had made at the recent fair. He and their daughter, Gertrude, were looking forward to Junia's return home. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."
- Physical Description: [4] p. ; 41 x 13 cm., folded to 21 x 13 cm. + 1 envelope (8 x 14 cm.)
Subject
- University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Social Life and Customs - Correspondence
- Library of Congress Subject Headings: Osterhout, John Patterson, 1826-1903.
- Named Person: Osterhout, Junia Roberts, d. 1897
- Keyword: envelopes
- University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Poultry
- University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Social Life and Customs - Fairs and Exhibitions
- Keyword: baptisms
- Keyword: telegraphs
Primary Source
- Item is a Primary Source
Coverage
- Coverage Date: 1879-10
- Place Name: United States - Texas - Bell County - Belton
- Time Period: new-sou
Collection
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Name: Osterhout PapersCode: OSTERH
Institution
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Name: Austin CollegeCode: ASTC
Resource Type
- Letter
Format
- Text
Identifier
- Accession or Local Control No: ASTC_002-054-06
- Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth255442