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East and Central Africa map in German (lower portion of map, multiple folds)

 Item — Box: 0018.04, Item: 06
Identifier: 0018.04.06

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection is organized into five categories: English, history, his personal notebooks, Christian evidence and miscellaneous. There are several different examples of handwriting. Of special interest: sections SC MS 0018.02.02 “History” notebook and 0018.03.03 “Glimpses of Life in a Conquered Capital 1848-1893” are Coppée’s personal observations of marching into Mexico City as an Army officer with General Winfield Scott during the Mexican-American War. Also a little history of the remains of Christopher Columbus in Santo Domingo - SC MS 0018.03.05 “The Remains of Columbus.”

Dates

  • Creation: 1846-1893

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (5 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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