Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Augustan mss., 1688-1748, consists of manuscripts and correspondence collected by Indiana University Professor William T. Morgan, 1922-1945, relating to the Age of Queen Anne.
- Extent:
- 1 Box (1 standard)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Augustan mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Professor William T. Morgan, 1922-1945, was a faculty member at Indiana University. He primarily studied the history and bibliography of the Age of Queen Anne. Queen Anne, 1665-1714, was Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland and subsequently Great Britain from 1702 to 1714.
- Scope and Content:
The manuscripts in this collection concern political history with an emphasis on the factors that influence election results. The materials include subjects such as sovereigns and prominent political figures; military and naval history and prominent military and naval figures; diplomatic history; economic history; religion; colonization; union with Scotland; elections; county and borough franchises; political clubs; and literature (especially Daniel Defoe).
Note on Indexing Term - "Law": Of particular interest is the 1688-1689 proceedings of the Convention which made the Prince of Orange, King of England.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged chronologically.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Law
- Names:
- Morgan, William Thomas, 1883-1946
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Augustan mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu