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A Guide to the John Augustus Ansley Journal, 1865-1869, 1874
Biographical NoteJohn Augustus Ansley was an upper middle class cotton, corn, and hog farmer in Crockett, Texas during Reconstruction. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsThe 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. Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsRestricted due to preservation concerns. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationJohn Augustus Ansley, 1865-1869, 1874, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin. Processing InformationThis 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. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Papers
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