Charles Colfax Long papers
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.
- 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
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown MD 21620