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[Identification of item], in the Frank Lowber James Papers, #1083-z, Southern Historical Collection, The Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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• Indians of North America--Antiquities.
• James, Frank Lowber, 1841-1907.
• Medicine--Practice--Arkansas--History--19th century.
• Memphis (Tenn.)--Description and travel.
• Osceola (Ark.)--History--19th century.
• Physicians--Arkansas--History--19th century.
• Saint Louis (Mo.)--Social life and customs.

Frank Lowber James was a German-educated physician, medical editor, and Confederate scientist.

Scattered papers of Frank Lowber James, including his diary, 1877-1878, discussing social customs, religious beliefs, race relations, economic conditions, prominent citizens, and other matters relating to Osceola, Ark.; details of his medical practice; his interest in Indian archeology; trips to Memphis; and other matters. Also included are letters, 1886 and 1894, describing his life in St. Louis, Mo., and clippings.