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General biographical papers

 Sub-Series — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

Bound volume containing mss. and newspaper accounts of Moses Sheppard's life, his plans for a mental hospital, and descriptions of the buildings and grounds of the Sheppard Asylum in process of construction. Also, copies of correspondence received by Sheppard from persons seeking charity upon reading of his large bequest to the hospital.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

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Physical Facet

bound volume

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