Correspondence, 1930-1931, undated
File — Box: 2, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection includes letters to Joseph Albert Wright in Washington from his family in Rockville (1843-1844); letters from his district regarding local and national politics (1844); letters to Wright as Governor of Indiana regarding appointments, railroad development, the Indiana State Bank, criminal cases, agricultural societies, and politics (1849-1857); letters to him as U.S. minister to Prussia (1857-1861), including letters from Americans traveling in Europe and letters from American diplomats; letters to him as U.S. senator (1862-1863) regarding appointments and local politics; programs, invitations, and other social and diplomatic materials from his time in Prussia; and a partial biography of Joseph A. Wright.
The collection also includes correspondence received by the family upon Wright’s death as well as family correspondence in the years following his death (1867-1931).
There is also a German certificate, August 2, 1860 (OB002).
The collection also includes correspondence received by the family upon Wright’s death as well as family correspondence in the years following his death (1867-1931).
There is also a German certificate, August 2, 1860 (OB002).
Dates
- 1843-1931
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.65 Cubic Feet (2 manuscript boxes, 1 medium oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Wright, Joseph A. (Joseph Albert), 1810-1867 (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
