Linscott, Kathryn R.
Person
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Letters to Bridget Hughes
Collection
Abstract
This collection contains letters to Bridget Hughes, a mid-nineteenth century immigrant to America from Ireland, from her Hughes and McConville family in Ireland. The letters discuss both family news and general events, but are particularly noteworthy for their documentation of the economic and social impact of the Irish Famine.
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research; digital version also available.
Dates:
1846-approximately 1850