Nathan Sargent papers
Collection Description
Correspondence of a Whig political appointee, 1832-1874. Among the correspondents are Henry Clay, John M. Clayton, Caleb Cushing, Edward Everett, Henry Hitchcock.
Dates
- Creation: 1832-1874
Creator
- Sargent, Nathan (Person)
Access to Materials
Collection is open for research use. Materials may be accessed by request at Special Collections and University Archives in Seidman House. Materials do not circulate.
Publication Rights
For information on copyright or permissions for this collection, contact Grand Valley State University Special Collections.
Biography
Nathan Sargent was active in politics at the time of the Know Nothings (1854-1857). He served as sergeant at arms of the House of Representatives during Lincoln's term in Congress.
Extent
0.35 Linear feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Source of Acquisition
Acquired from Harvey E. Lemmen in 1992.
Alternative Format
Correspondence and documents are digitized and are available in our Digital Collections.
Subject
- Whig Party (U.S.) (Organization)
- Title
- Nathan Sargent papers, RHC-44
- Author
- Special Collections & University Archives
- Date
- 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Valley State University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale MI 49401 United States
616-331-8726
collections@gvsu.edu
