William Henry Harrison and John Tyler Rare Books Collections, 1773-1862

Access and use

Location of collection:
Charles City County Richard M. Bowman Center for Local History
Richard M. Bowman Center for Local History
10790 Courthouse Road
Charles City, VA 23030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Nancy Phaup
Phone: (804) 652-1516

Summary

Extent:
54 books
Creator:
Abstract:
Language:
Materials in this collection are in English .

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes published books and booklets related to Presidents John Tyler and William Henry Harrison. Some of the titles are written by Presidents Harrison or President Tyler while others are written about them. The collection includes presidential addresses to Congress, public lectures, Whig documents, monument dedications, sermons and funeral eulogies.

Interesting and unique examples include texts in favor of Harrison's presidency, those against the "Tyler dynasty" and a former Postmaster General who states that "The ferocity of the Harrison party is equal to their folly." Additional documents include an 1841 census of the Eastern District of the United States with categories for free white persons, free "colored" persons, and enslaved individuals.

Biographical / historical: