Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Houstoun mss., 1774-1799, consist of correspondence of Alexander Houstoun, ?-1784, physican, and correspondence of members of his family.
- Extent:
- 1 folio
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Houstoun mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Alexander Houston, ?-1784, was a physician.
- Scope and Content:
The Houstoun mss., 1774-1799, consist of correspondence of Alexander Houstoun, -1784, physican, and correspondence of members of his family. The letters are concerned, for the most part, with family matters and the rigors of travel.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase. 1966.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Folio
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Medicine
- Names:
- Houstoun, Alexander, -1784
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Houstoun mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu