Collection ID: LMC 2072
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Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Williams, John Samuel, 1857-1940
Abstract:
The Williams, J.S. mss., 19th cent. consist of reminiscences of John Samuel Williams, 1857-1940, Indiana schoolteacher, titled Skeletons from a Homespunner's Closet.
Extent:
1 Box (1 standard)
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Williams, J.S. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

John Samuel Williams, 1857-1940, was an Indiana schoolteacher.

Further biographical information is available within the collection.

Scope and Content:

The Williams, J.S. mss., 19th cent. consist of reminiscences of John Samuel Williams, 1857-1940, Indiana schoolteacher, titled Skeletons from a Homespunner's Closet. They relate to his life in Harrison County, Indiana, where he lived until 1879, and deal with schools, social life and customs, folklore, and Morgan's Raid.

Included also are a foreword containing biographical material about Williams by his daughter, Mrs. Inez Lysle Johnson, and word and music of some songs of pioneer days. Most of the songs were dictated to Mrs. Johnson by her father, but she has also included fragments of five songs given to her by her mother.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 1962 .
Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

Indexed Terms

Subjects:
Education
Music
Names:
Williams, John Samuel, 1857-1940

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Williams, J.S. 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