An Ethical Responsibility? Research Access to Unique Manuscripts in the Custody of Private Collectors

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2023-02
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Towne, Stephen E., 1961-
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Asks if manuscripts collectors have ethical responsibilities to make the unique materials in their possession available to researchers. Gives a case study of an historical record in private hands kept inaccessible to a researcher.

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Researchers, Manuscript materials, Ethical responsibilities, American Civil War (1861-1865), Oliver P. Morton, Henry B. Carrington, Felix G. Stidger, Private manuscripts collectors
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Stephen E. Towne, "An Ethical Responsibility? Research Access to Unique Manuscripts in the Custody of Private Collectors," Manuscripts 75, no. 1 (Winter, 2023), 11-28.
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