Writings by Platt Family Members, 1888 - 1905
Series
Identifier: Series III
Scope and Contents
Contains a reprint of “A Battle with the Sioux,” by L.B. Platt (The Cosmopolitan, January 1888, vol. IV, No. 5) in which Platt gives a firsthand account of a fight between the Pawnee and Sioux Indians. Also included is an unpublished manuscript by Elvira Platt titled “A Story About A Dog” (5 June 1905). This manuscript, original and transcription, is a story about the relationship between Elvira and the family’s dog, Luffra.
Dates
- Creation: 1888 - 1905
Creator
- From the Collection: Platt Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Darwin, Mary Abigail Platt (Person)
- From the Collection: Platt, Merritt Fayette (Person)
- From the Collection: Platt, Lester Beach (Person)
- From the Collection: Platt, Elvira Gaston (Person)
- From the Collection: Platt, Alfred Cowles (Person)
- From the Collection: Platt, Henry Martin (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted; researchers must use microfilm copy.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.40 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Oberlin College Archives Repository
Contact:
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420 Mudd Center
148 West College Street
Oberlin OH 44074-1532 US
440-775-8014
440-775-8016 (Fax)
archive@oberlin.edu