Date Original
1838-1840
Description
This collection contains typed copies of the journal of Releaf M. Smith Mason, dated September 6, 1838-April 14, 1840. A few explanatory notes are included from Miriam Hall, great-granddaughter, who transcribed and edited the original entries.
Biographical/Historical Note
Releaf M. Smith Mason wrote this journal while he was on a mission trip to the Creek Nation in Indian Territory. His wife also kept a journal, and some of those entries are also included. They spent most of their time on steamboats traveling to and from Indian Territory. The Masons were originally from New York.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Oklahoma
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.011.005
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Releaf M. Smith Mason journal, SMC.011.005
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Releaf M. Smith Mason journal, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
