Collection ID: LMC 1766
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Summary

Abstract:
The Moenkhaus mss., 1892-1918, consist primarily of the correspondence of zoologist William J. Moenkhaus, 1871-1947, former professor at Indiana University.
Extent:
1 Box (1 standard)
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Moenkhaus mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

William J. Moenkhaus was born in Huntingburg, Indiana. He attended Indiana State Normal School, 1890-1892, and received his A.B. and A.M. degrees from Indiana University. After studying at both Harvard and the University of Chicago, he returned to I.U. to teach in 1901, and in 1903 received his Ph.D.

Scope and Content:

Included in the collection is the correspondence of Sara Katherine (Rettger) Moenkhaus, wife of William J. Moenkhaus, and their son William Ernest Moenkhaus, who, from approximately 1914-1916, was confined to Les Frênes, a hospital in Leysin, Switzerland. Most of the correspondence for these three years relates to his stay there.

The collection also contains: nine itemized bills from Les Frênes; a bound diary, probably written by William Ernest Moenkhaus, chronicling World War I from June 6-Sept. 19, 1918; 13 photographs; a folder of stamp collecting material; and a copy of the Bloomington Evening World, July 15, 1915, containing the article, "Mrs. W. J. Moenkhaus Returns Home - And And Talks Entertainingly Concerning Her Experiences in Europe."

Correspondents include Nathan Banks, Lewellys Franklin Barker, Elmer Burritt Bryan, William Lowe Bryan, Hermon Carey Bumpus, Walter Bradford Cannon, William Austin Cannon, Henry Edward Crampton, Charles Benedict Davenport, Henry Herbert Donaldson, Gilman Arthur Drew, Carl H. Eignemann, Michael Joseph Golden, Friederika (Ramsbrook) Moenkhaus, Arnold Edward Ortmann, George Howard Parker, Frank Henry Pike, Paul Marshall Rea, William Berryman Scott, Colin C. Stewart, Andrew Timberman, Arnold Tompkins, and William Trelease.

Note on Indexing Term - "Indiana University": Many of the letters pertain to family matters but there is some of a professional nature.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 1985-1986
Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

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RESTRICTIONS:

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Moenkhaus mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu