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John J. Tyler, "My trip to Florida", 1879 – 1880

 File — Box: 9

Scope and Contents

Journal of a trip to Florida in the winter of 1879-1880. He travelled through Virginia and South Carolina and notes the deep resentment that he expects will last several generations. Includes descriptions of poor whites, black Baptist church service, Spanish influence in St. Augustine, and a visit to Mount Vernon on his return trip.

Dates

  • Creation: 1879 – 1880

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Physical Facet

1 folder

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