Research Catalog

Details

Description

1. .15 linear foot (1 v.)

Summary

1. Collection consists of Duncan's diary, copies of letters to his family and friends in Ireland, and some notes and memoranda.

Subject

1. Duncan, James, -1848
2. Diaries
3. United States > Emigration and immigration
4. New York (State) > Description and travel
5. Ireland > Social life and customs > 19th century
6. Canada > Social life and customs > 19th century
7. Voyages and travels
8. Presbyterians > Ireland

Genre/Form

1. Diaries.

Call number

1. MssCol 859

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Source (note)

1. Duncan, Susan

Biography (note)

1. James (John) Duncan (d. 1848), from Northern Ireland (County Down), emigrated to America and settled in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. He was the uncle of Canadian author Norman Duncan (1871-1916).

Processing action (note)

1. Cataloged

Author

1. Duncan, James, -1848.

Title

1. James Duncan papers, 1846-1848.

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

1. James (John) Duncan (d. 1848), from Northern Ireland (County Down), emigrated to America and settled in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. He was the uncle of Canadian author Norman Duncan (1871-1916).

Finding aids

1. Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

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1. Finding Aid

Research call number

1. MssCol 859