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Michael Johnston Kenan notebook

Michael Johnston Kenan notebook

Descriptive Summary

Title: Michael Johnston Kenan notebook
Creator: Kenan, Michael Johnston
Inclusive Dates: 1872-1874
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 notebook)
Collection Number: ms852
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the notebook of Michael Johnston Kenan from 1872-1874. The notebook contains handwritten observations, both literary and historical. Of particular interest are Kenan's recollections of Fort Wilkerson, Fort Hawkins, Elijah Clarke, Alexander McGillivray, Benjamin Hawkins, the death of William McIntosh, and relations with Creek Indians. Handwritten notes on the inside cover reads "Continuation of my scrapbook, notes, essays, extracts."


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Michael Johnston Kenan notebook, ms852, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Creek Indians -- Georgia.
Fort Hawkins (Ga.)
Fort Wilkerson (Ga.)
Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1815-1875.
Notebooks.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Notebook