Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Wilson, George Robert, 1867-1941
- Abstract:
- The Wilson, G.R. mss., 1913-1941, consist of the papers, manuscripts and Dubois County, Indiana, historical notes, compiled and often illustrated with pen and ink drawings, by teacher, surveyor, and historian George Robert Wilson, 1867-1941.
- Extent:
- 40 Boxes
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Wilson, G.R. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
George Robert Wilson, 1867-1941, was a teacher, surveyor, and historian.
- Scope and Content:
The Wilson, G.R. mss., 1913-1941, consist of the papers, manuscripts and Dubois County, Indiana, historical notes, compiled and often illustrated with pen and ink drawings, by teacher, surveyor, and historian George Robert Wilson, 1867-1941. The collection contains 40 bound volumes: 23 of which are Historical Notes on Dubois County, compiled from 1924-1941 and accompanied by 5 volumes of indexes; 4 volumes of addresses, essays, poems, etc. by George R. Wilson, dating 1913-1924; 2 volumes titled "Wilson's Compendium," dated 1918 and 1920; and 5 volumes of "Commonplace Books," dated 1921-1925. A copy of the Indiana State Library's Index to the Printed Histories of Dubois County up to 1919 completes the collection.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 1994 .
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Indexed Terms
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], Wilson, G.R. 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