Finding aid for the Autographed Documents of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence


Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Norton, William Castle
Title: Autographed Documents of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Dates: 1775-1883
Extent: 0.10 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Robert Castle Northon (1879-1959) was a noted collector of historical documents signed by prominent figures in American history. The collection consists of at least one letter or document signed by each of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence.
MS Number MS 3269a
Location: vault
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Autographed Documents of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, 1775-1783, consist of at least one letter or document signed by each of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Several of the signers are represented by more than one item.


Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically by the last name of the signer.

Restrictions on Access

Access to this collection is restricted. Researchers should consult the WRHS Curator of Manuscripts regarding access to this collection. Photocopies of each document in this collection are available (unrestricted access) in MS 3269 Autographed Documents of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

American loyalists -- Autographs.
Autographs -- Collections.
Norton, Robert Castle, 1879-1959.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Autographs.
United States. Declaration of Independence -- Signers.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 3269a Autographed Documents of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Gift of Robert C. Norton in 1959.