Lora Case reminiscence

Collection

Identifier: MS C171

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Scope and Content

"Lora Cases's REMINISCENCES were first published in the Hudson Independent, a weekly newspaper, in the year of his death, 1897. For the purposes of republication, nineteen newspaper articles were assembled and compared with a manuscript copy owned by Lora Case's grandson, Julian Wright Scott (1878-1970). The origin of this manuscript cannot be established. It is not in Case's handwriting, but it is evidently the copy which was given to the Independent for publication, and, although it does not cover all the articles, it has proved most helpful in clearing up some of the mysteries and inaccuracies which appeared in newsprint." (from: Hudson of Long Ago, published by the Hudson Society in 1963, p. 5).

Dates

Creation: 1814-1897

Creator

Case, Lora (Person)

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Restrictions on Use

This collection is open for research use.

Biography of Lora Case

Lora Case (1811-1897) was the son of Hudson pioneers Chauncey Case (1775-1863) and Cleopatra Hayes Case (1779-1867), who arrived in Hudson in 1814. Lora Case was a farmer and abolitionist. He was a schoolmate and good friend to abolitionist John Brown (1800-1859). John Brown wrote his last letter to Lora Case before his execution.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Lora Case's personal reminiscences about his life in and around Hudson from 1814-1897.

Related Material

Case, Lora. Hudson of long ago: progress of Hudson during the past century, personal reminiscences of an aged pioneer; reminiscences written in 1897. Hudson, O.: Republished by the Hudson Library & Historical Society, 1963. Ed. by France B. B. Sumner.

Processing Information

Last page is torn in half, one of the pieces is extensively taped. Placed in plastic protective sheeting to support. Spacers inserted in the box to prevent slumping.