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Claiborne County/Port Gibson Historical Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-752

Scope and Contents

This collection features materials from the town's history and consists of a bank stock book, newspaper clippings and news releases, as well as materials related to church history, the establishment of Mississippi's first public library and local festivals.

Dates

  • 1818 - 1994

Historical Note

Port Gibson, Mississippi is located 40 miles northeast of Natchez on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Extent

.50 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Paul Cartwright.

Title
Claiborne County/Port Gibson Historical Collection
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts Repository

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