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4. Woodburn mss. II, ca. 1911-1974 10 Boxes
The Woodburn mss. II, ca. 1911-1974, consist of letters and papers of the Woodburn family. The majority of the collection belongs to James Albert Woodburn, 1856-1943, and his son, James Gelston Woodburn, 1894-1980.
5. Women's History, 1977-1980 6 Interviews
Indiana University Center for the Study of History and Memory
Interviews include discussion of the Equal Rights Amendment, the women's movement, politics, civic affairs, and the Nineteenth Amendment. Most interviewees were born during the 1930s and discussed their involvement in Bloomington, Indiana from the 1940s-1970s.
7. Wilson mss., 1891-1983 5 Boxes (5 standard, 3 custom)
Wilson, William Edward, 1906-
The Wilson mss., 1891-1983, consists of the papers of William Edward Wilson, 1906-1988, Indiana University James A. Work Professor of English at Bloomington, Indiana, author, and newspaperman.
8. Willkie mss., 1934-1945 500000 Items
Willkie, Wendell L., 1892-1944
The Willkie mss., 1934-1945, consist of correspondence, diaries, political memorabilia of Wendell L. Willkie.
9. William V.S. Tubman Papers, 1904-1992 21 cubic feet; (21 records cartons)
Tubman, William V. S., 1895-1971
William V. S. Tubman (1895-1971), Liberia's longest serving President, served from 1944–1971. Tubman's presidency was marked by great changes in the economy, politics and social environment of Liberia. The materials in the collection include papers from the years of Tubman's presidency, his personal correspondence and memorabilia from Tubman's family.
10. Williams, K.P. mss., 1820-1958 12 Boxes (11 standard, 1 custom)
Williams, Kenneth P. (Kenneth Powers), 1887-1958
The Williams, K.P. mss., 1820-1958, consists of letters and papers of Kenneth Powers Williams, 1887-1958, professor of mathematics at Indiana University and author of Lincoln Finds a General.
11. William Hammond Mathers papers, 1929-1940 1.2 cubic foot (2 boxes)
Mathers, William Hammond, 1916-1938
William Hammond Mathers attended Bloomington (Ind.) High School in the early 1930s before attending Indiana University where he graduated in 1938 with his BA in Chemistry with High Honors. Mathers fell ill during his last few years at I.U. and passed away on September 5, 1938 after a long battle against cancer. This collection consists of William Mathers education related papers, notebooks, textbooks, and various coursework completed both at Bloomington High School and at Indiana University. Also included are a few travel journals kept by Mathers from 1936-1937.
12. William E. Jenner and Indiana Politics, 1971-1974 18 Interviews
Indiana University Center for the Study of History and Memory
This collection of interviews primarily delves into the Republican view of Indiana politics from the nineteen twenties to the early nineteen sixties. Major emphasis is placed on both state and national elections and conventions from 1940-1948. The project contains discussions of political campaigns (including finances), the patronage system, and legislation battles. The interviews also reflect on William Jenner by describing his character, beliefs, and influence on Republican politics in Indiana.
14. Whiting, Indiana: Generational Memory, 1991-1993 88 Interviews
Indiana University Center for the Study of History and Memory
This collection of interviews primarily delves into the Republican view of Indiana politics from the nineteen twenties to the early nineteen sixties. Major emphasis is placed on both state and national elections and conventions from 1940-1948. The project contains discussions of political campaigns (including finances), the patronage system, and legislation battles. The interviews also reflect on William Jenner by describing his character, beliefs, and influence on Republican politics in Indiana.
18. Weatherwax mss., 1915-1975 6 Boxes
Weatherwax, Paul, 1888-
The Weatherwax mss., 1915-1975, consists of the papers of botanist Paul Weatherwax, 1888-1976.
19. Wartime Military Experiences, 1992 12 Interviews
Indiana University Center for the Study of History and Memory
This project consists of interviews with war veterans. Interviewees discuss their war and military experiences. World War I through the Vietnam War are covered in this project. The interviews include discussions of military food, shelter, weapons, and travel.
20. Warren d'Azevedo Collection, 1895-2001 35 cubic feet; (35 records cartons, 3 being oversized, 1 being restricted materials)
D'Azevedo, Warren L.
Warren d'Azevedo is a retired ethnographer, renowned for his work in anthropology and African studies. D'Azevedo began his research in the 1950s, focusing primarily on African cultures, including the Gola ethnic group of Liberia and the Native American Washoe culture of the Great Basin. This collection consists of d'Azevedo's writings, photographs, memorabilia, and U.S. and Liberian government documents and teaching materials.