English history, literature, and architecture lecture notebook, 1867, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection largely contains research notes, clippings, and transcriptions of original material compiled by Herbert Heller in Indiana for his historical research, ranging from 1831 to 1951 and undated, regarding local history of churches, schools, and people, including notes for his dissertation on the education of African Americans in Indiana during the 19th century.
The typed transcripts include the diary of Lenna L. Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana (1890-1891); the personal narrative of Lynn Smith of New Castle, Indiana (1898-1902) about the Klondike gold rush; the teaching contract of Robert Harrison at the Friends' School in Milton, Indiana (1833); "Rules and Regulations, Duties of Pupils" from Dublin Academy (1868); and metting minutes of the Volga Debating and Literary Society (1885-1889).
There are also a few original items, including three letters to Judge Eugene H. Bundy, two from Indiana Congressman Thomas M. Browne (1882-1883) and on from Winfield T. Durbin dated November 24, 1900; an undated advertisement from McMurray and Fisher's patent vault hearse; undated handwritten notes on a bishop's prayerbook, and a photograph of a ltter from William E. Gladstone dated January 6, 1891. There is also a notebook of lecture notes with pasted illustrations on English history, literature, art history, and architecture (1867, undated).
The typed transcripts include the diary of Lenna L. Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana (1890-1891); the personal narrative of Lynn Smith of New Castle, Indiana (1898-1902) about the Klondike gold rush; the teaching contract of Robert Harrison at the Friends' School in Milton, Indiana (1833); "Rules and Regulations, Duties of Pupils" from Dublin Academy (1868); and metting minutes of the Volga Debating and Literary Society (1885-1889).
There are also a few original items, including three letters to Judge Eugene H. Bundy, two from Indiana Congressman Thomas M. Browne (1882-1883) and on from Winfield T. Durbin dated November 24, 1900; an undated advertisement from McMurray and Fisher's patent vault hearse; undated handwritten notes on a bishop's prayerbook, and a photograph of a ltter from William E. Gladstone dated January 6, 1891. There is also a notebook of lecture notes with pasted illustrations on English history, literature, art history, and architecture (1867, undated).
Dates
- circa 1940-1983
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Heller, Herbert L. (Herbert Lynn), 1908-1983 (Compiler, Person)
- From the Collection: Browne, Thomas M., 1829-1891 (Person)
- From the Collection: Durbin, Winfield T. (Winfield Taylor), 1847-1928 (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
