Michael Johnston Kenan notebook, 1872-1874

Summary

Creator:

Kenan, Michael Johnston

Date:

1872-1874

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 notebook)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

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

Background

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."

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1815-1875.
Creek Indians -- Georgia.
Notebooks.

Places:

Fort Hawkins (Ga.)
Fort Wilkerson (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

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