William R. Holloway articles and correspondence
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0644
Scope and Contents
This collection includes articles and correspondence from William R. Holloway in Indianapolis, Indiaan ranging from circa 1882 to 1896 regarding the U.S. Civil War and personal correspondence.
Dates
- circa 1882-1896
Creator
- Holloway, William R. (Person)
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
William Robeson Holloway was born December 6, 1836, in Richmond, Indiana, to Mr. and Mrs. David P. Holloway. He worked as a printer before becoming Governor Oliver P. Morton's private secretary. Holloway purchased the Indiana Journal newspaper, and served as editor for several years. He also founded the Indianapolis Times, which later merged with the Journal. Holloway also served as postmaster of Indianapolis as well as United States consul general in St. Petersburg, Russia. Holloway authored several books on Indiana history. He died December 10, 1911.
Sources:
Information found in collection.
Duvall, Jeffrey A. "William Robeson Holloway." In The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1994.
Sources:
Information found in collection.
Duvall, Jeffrey A. "William Robeson Holloway." In The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1994.
Extent
0.02 Cubic Feet (2 folders)
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 Edward M. Martin on 1938/09/06.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2013/08/14 by Jamie Dunn. EAD finding aid created 2013/08/14 by
Jamie Dunn.
Creator
- Holloway, William R. (Person)
- Title
- William R. Holloway articles and correspondence
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
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
