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C. Alfred Campbell collection

 Collection
Identifier: L028

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of C. Alfred Campbell’s correspondence, writings, and material collected for his 1952 paper at the Indianapolis Literary Club on Hoosier humorist Kin Hubbard (d. 1930). Included is Campbell’s correspondence with people who knew Hubbard; copies of articles and clippings on Hubbard; and a copy of Campbell’s paper of Hubbard, "Give Us Back Our Hillbillies." Also included is a small amount of later correspondence on Hubbard.

Dates

  • 1910-1972

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

C. Alfred Campbell was an Indianapolis automobile executive; member of the Indianapolis Literary Club.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 half manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by subject.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Ruth A. Campbell on 1975/08/14.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing and finding aid completed by Grant Gerard during 2008/10. EAD finding aid revised 2024/05/15 by Brittany Kropf.
Title
C. Alfred Campbell 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

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