A Guide to the John Augustus Ansley Journal, 1865-1869, 1874
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Ansley, John Augustus | |
| Title: | Ansley, John Augustus, Journal | |
| Dates: | 1865-1869, 1874 | |
| Abstract: | The journal of John Augustus Ansley is an in-depth, comprehensive account of daily life in Texas following the Civil War (1865-1869). | |
| Accession No.: | 99-141 | |
| Extent: | 1 vol. | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
John Augustus Ansley was an upper middle class cotton, corn, and hog farmer in Crockett, Texas during Reconstruction.
Scope and Contents
The journal of John Augustus Ansley is an in-depth, comprehensive account of daily life in Texas following the Civil War (1865-1869). He paints a vivid picture of Reconstruction Texas, expressing his opinions on the Northerners who came to Texas following the Civil War and describing the post-war economy. Furthermore, Ansley’s journal chronicles farming conditions, daily life, local politics, and social affairs in Crockett, Texas.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Restricted due to preservation concerns.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Ansley, John Augustus--Archives. | ||
| Subjects | ||
| Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Texas. | ||
| Farmers--Texas. | ||
| Places | ||
| Crockett (Tex.)--History. | ||
| Marshall (Tex.)--History. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John Augustus Ansley, 1865-1869, 1874, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Megan Mummey, May 2010.
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s "History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light" project, 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers
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