Iowa Women's Archives
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City, Iowa
MRS. DIXON ALEXANDER
PAPERS (1871-1872)
1 linear inch
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Collection Overview
Acquisition: |
The papers (donor no. 36) were donated by Miriam Coleman in 2000.
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Access: |
The papers are open for research. |
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Copyright: |
Copyright held by the donor has been retained. |
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Processed by: |
Margaret Richardson, 2000. [AlexanderDixon.doc] |
BIOGRAPHY
Mrs. Dixon Alexander was a correspondent for the Fayette, Iowa weekly newspaper, The Fayette Leader, in 1871-1872. The collection indicates no other information about her.in text here:»
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
Begin text here:The Mrs. Dixon Alexander» papers date from 1871» to 1872 and measure 1 linear inch 1 linear inch . The »papers consist of Mrs. Alexander’s columns from The Fayette Leader. Mrs. Alexander’s weekly column in The Fayette Leader reported the comings and goings of baseball teams, babies, circuses, preachers, and hogs in the street. At times she moralized, but usually she reported business transactions, weddings, deaths, visits, and socials. Using colorful and flowery language, she expanded upon material normally found in personals columns. Begin text here
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Alexander, Mrs. Dixon (1 folder)
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