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Newspaper clippings containing Jefferson Davis' inaugural speech
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Newspaper clippings containing Jefferson Davis' inaugural speech | |
| Creator: Confederate States of America. President | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1861 February 18 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 newspaper article) | |
| Collection Number: ms985 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Jefferson Davis was unanimously elected as the president of the Confederate States of America and was inaugurated on February 18, 1861.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a newspaper article printed in Charleston, South Carolina, February 18, 1861, regarding Jefferson Davis' inaugural speech as president of the Confederate States of America. The article contains Davis' entire speech.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Newspaper clippings containing Jefferson Davis' inaugural speech, ms985, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.