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Scrapbook of 1860 Presidential Election, 1860

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The scrapbook in this collection contains newspaper clippings of the 1860 presidential campaigns. The primary focus of being on candidates John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas, and John Caleb Breckinridge. The scrapbook contains 44 pages of 90 newspaper articles and clippings. Abraham Lincoln is not included as he had little appeal to Southern voters.

Dates

  • 1860

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308