Finding aid for the Autograph Letters of United States Presidents


Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Norton, William Castle
Title: Autograph Letters of United States Presidents
Dates: 1782-1963
Extent: 0.10 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Robert Castle Norton (1879-1959) was a noted collector of historical documents signed by prominent figures in American history. The collection consists of at least one letter signed by each United States President from George Washington through Lyndon B. Johnson.
MS Number MS 3270
Location: vault and closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Autograph Letters of United States Presidents, 1782-1963, consist of at least one letter signed by each United States President from George Washington through Lyndon B. Johnson.


Statement of Arrangement

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

Restrictions on Access

While there are no access restrictions on this collection, researchers will be asked to use the photocopies of the documents in this collection for their initial research.

Indexing Terms

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

Subjects:

Autographs -- Collections.
Norton, Robert Castle, 1879-1959.
Presidents -- United States -- Autographs.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 3270 Autograph Letters of United States Presidents, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Gift of Robert C. Norton in 1959.

Detailed Description of The Collection

Autograph Letters of the United States Presidents .

Adams, John (1735-1826), ALS from John Adams to Benjamin Franklin regarding card from Mr. Digges, enclosing two letters from David Hartley and relations with Great Britain. Dated The Hague March 26, 1782