Finding aid for the Francis M. Leonard Papers
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Leonard, Francis M.
Title: Francis M. Leonard Papers
Dates: 1831-1869
Dates: 1831-1836
Extent: 0.10 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Francis M. Leonard (b. 1816) was the postmaster of Thompson, Ohio (1869). The collection consists of a journal of Leonard's experiences at religious and social meetings throughout northeastern Ohio, particularly Geauga County, (1831-1836), copies of two speeches (1833, 1839), and Leonard's appointment as postmaster of Thompson, Ohio (1869).
MS Number MS 3435
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Francis M. Leonard Papers, 1831-1869, bulk 1831-1836, consist of a journal of Leonard's experiences at religious and social meetings throughout northeastern Ohio (1831-1836), copies of two speeches (1833, 1839), and Leonard's appointment as postmaster of Thompson, Ohio (1869).

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of religion and social activities in the Western Reserve, particularly Geauga County, Ohio, in the 1830s.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged by document type and then chronologically. It is maintained in one folder.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Indexing Terms

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

Subjects:

Leonard, Francis M., b. 1816.
Ohio -- Religious life and customs.
Ohio -- Social life and customs.
Postal service -- Ohio -- Thompson -- Postmasters.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 3435 Francis M. Leonard Papers, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio