Political documents manuscript, 1900
File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains William Wheeler Thornton's manuscript for a book of political documents, principally from 19th century America; his manuscript of a biography of early Indiana jurist Isaac Blackford; articles on the judicial system of Indiana and the Northwest Territory; an essay on French General Michel Ney in America; correspondence regarding politics and his legal and historical writings (1871-1903) and regarding Judge Blackford (1930-1931); and a copy of Isaac Blackford: The Indiana Blackstone by Thornton and edited by Douglas Fivecoat and published as part of the Indiana Supreme Court Legal History Series (circa 2005).
Dates
- 1877-1931, circa 2005
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Cubic Feet (3 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Thornton, William Wheeler, 1851-1932 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671