Collection ID: LMC 2910
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Summary

Creator:
Batterton, Davies
Abstract:
The Batterton, Davies mss., 1847-1848, consists of materials related to Indiana University alumnus Davies Batterton, 1823-1860.
Extent:
1 Folder
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Batterton, Davies mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Davies Batterton was born on February 16, 1823, in Bloomington, Indiana. Andrew Wylie, 1789-1851, the first president of Indiana University, was one of Batterton's professors at IU. After graduating from IU in 1848, Batterton moved to Greensburg, Indiana, where he served as the principal of Decatur County Seminary. In 1851, he helped start the Decatur Clarion, which he edited for several years. He opened a drug store in downtown Greensburg in 1852. In 1856, he represented Decatur County in the Indiana State Legislature. He died on April 19, 1860, in Greensburg, Indiana.

Scope and Content:

This collection consists of 3 photographs, a testimonial from Andrew Wylie, and the diploma granted to Davies Batterton from Indiana University in 1848.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2011
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged following original order.

Physical location:
Lilly - Short

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research.

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

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:

[Item], Batterton, Davies 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