Size: 0.5 linear feet

Literary rights:
Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.

Restrictions: None

Content note:
A collection of 55 manuscript letters and documents for the years 1832-1847 pertaining to the Methodist reformer and abolitionist, Orange Scott (1800-1847). The collection covers Scott's activities as a publisher, book distributor and public speaker. Documents include contracts, proposals and invoices for printing services for The True Wesleyan, an organ of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America which Scott helped found. These documents provide much specific information on the costs and number of copies of Connection publications. Considerable material relating to Scott's anti-Slavery activity and to the founding of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection are found in the collection.

Acquisition: Purchased from M&S Rare Books Incorporated, Catalog #48

Processed by: Mildred Dralle, 01-16-1990; JEF, 3-16-1998

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