Amos W. Butler collection
Collection
Identifier: L025
Scope and Contents
The collection contains correspondence and business papers of Amos W. Butler, ranging from 1818 to 1936. Specifically, the collection comprises of several business receipts and accounts, some relating to the Brookville and Metamora Hydraulic Company and a folder pertaining to Brookville College where Butler graduated. Also included are 4 account books (1866–1869) and a letter-copying book (1876–1890) (V450).
Dates
- 1818-1931
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Amos W. Butler was born October 1, 1860 in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. Butler had a strong interest in nature and embarked on a career in archeology and zoology. Butler was the founder of the Brookville Society of Natural History (1881) and the Indiana Academy of Science (1885). Butler also gave regular lectures at Indiana University, Purdue University, University of Chicago, as well as others. Additionally, Butler served on various boards relating to prison reform and mental hygiene. The Amos Butler Audubon Society in Indianapolis, Indiana is named in his honor. Amos Butler died in 1937.
Sources:
"Butler mss., 1835-1937." Indiana University, Lilly Library. Accessed February 27, 2012. http://www.indiana.edu/~liblilly/lilly/mss/index.php?p=butler.
Sources:
"Butler mss., 1835-1937." Indiana University, Lilly Library. Accessed February 27, 2012. http://www.indiana.edu/~liblilly/lilly/mss/index.php?p=butler.
Extent
0.8 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box, 5 volumes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Amos Butler during 1932-1939.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed by Brent Abercrombie during February 2012. EAD finding aid revised 2022/02/15; 2024/05/14 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Title
- Amos W. Butler collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
