Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Wilson, H. D. (Henry Donald), 1923-2006
- Abstract:
- The Wilson, H. D. mss., 1969-1992, consist of correspondence, proposals, and other material related to H. Donald Wilson's involvement in the founding and development of LexisNexis.
- Extent:
- 12 linear feet
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Wilson, H. D. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
H. Donald Wilson, 1923-2006, was a lawyer, business consultant, and founding president of Mead Data Central. In 1969, Wilson prepared a business plan and began to advocate for LexisNexis, a software system used to search and retrieve legal texts. Wilson began working with the United World Federalists in 1949, managing the New York State Branch and going on to serve as Executive Director of the Connecticut Branch from 1950-1952. After resigning from the UWF in 1955, Wilson returned as Chairman in 1970.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of correspondence, proposals, studies, reports, and other materials relating to H. Donald Wilson's involvement in the founding and development of LexisNexis. One highlight is the transcript of the Arthur D. Little consulting team presentation to the Mead Corporation outlining a business proposal for the software system.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 2008
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- Missing
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Legal research
- Names:
- LexisNexis (Firm)
Mead Data Central, Inc
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, H. D. 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