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Charles Colfax Long papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0032

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains radio scripts and speeches by Long mostly on patriotic topics. Many of the speeches were to organizations like Sons of the Revolution. There is also research material on George Washington and publications from the George Washington Bicentennial Commission.

Dates

  • Creation: 1927-1942

Access restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Publication rights

Copyright has not been assigned to Washington College. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Washington College as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Biographical Information Note

Charles Colfax Long (1867-1947) was born August 23 in Gallipolis, Ohio to William A. Long (1844-1916) and Mary Rathburn Long (1844-1933). Long moved to Washington D.C. where he lectured on numerous topics relating to the District of Columbia and other patriotic themes. He also wrote and performed numerous radio scripts including his "The Real George Washington" series. He served as president of his chapter of the Sons of the Revolution. Charles married Helen Caldwell (1872-1965). Long passed away December 31, 1947 in North Carolina.

Extent

2 Cubic Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Physical and Technical Access Restrictions

None.

Custodial history

Papers have been in the archives' custody since 1972.

Acquisition information

Unknown.

Related materials

Additional materials of Long are located in the Rare Book Collection including additional Addresses with notations and one hundred and sixty-five scripts for his “The Real George Washington” series from 1931-1932. You can find these using One Search.

Title
Finding Aid to the Charles Colfax Long Papers
Author
L. Sheldon
Date
2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Washington College Archives & Special Collections Repository

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