| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 2 | Title: | John W. McClure Family Papers
| | | | Creator: | McClure, John W. Family | | | | Dates: | 1855-1896 | | | | Abstract: | John W. McClure was a businessman and writer in New York City, served in the American Civil War, and later became United States consul in France from 1867-early 1870s. He maintained an active correspondence with his brothers and sisters living in various sections of the country. Included are letters from Marcus A. Hanna and Chester C. Bolton regarding politics. The collection consists of a diary, travel journal, newspaper clippings, and family correspondence written and received by John W. McClure, his sister Belle McClure Wilson, brothers David T. McClure and William H. McClure, and John McClure's friends and business associates in the United States and France, as well as invitations, menus, theater programs, and printed poems. | | | | Call #: | MS 4549 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | McClure, John Wilson, 1831-1877. | McClure family. | Diplomatic and consular service, American -- France. | New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives. | France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Southern States -- Description and travel. | Middle West -- Description and travel.
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