Simpson F. Lockridge collection
Collection — Folder: S0846
Identifier: S0846
Scope and Contents
This collection contains Simpson F. Lockridge's handwritten journal he titled both "Northland, Land of the Sioux or Travels and Adventures in the Northwest" and "Northland or A Year in the North and West." His narrative recounts his "travels and adventures upon the prairies, in the 'Big Woods', and upon the great rivers" from July, 1868 to August, 1869. He added edits and amended entries to the bound journal including notes written on the back of Indiana Short Horn Breeders' Association circulars dated September, 1874. The journal only covers the part of his travels through Minnesota and Iowa and offers historical background of the areas he visited and his impressions of the farm land.
The collection also has several scrapbook pages with clippings of Lockridge's "special correspondence" articles that were printed in the Greencastle Banner (IN) during his travels from 1868 to 1871. Along with some stories found in the journal, the news clippings also include correspondence he sent to the newspaper from his visits to Omaha, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, the Napa Valley, Portland, Oregon, Victoria, British Columbia, and Yosemite; an article titled "Irish Patriots" (1867); and the poem "By the Fire" (undated).
The collection also has several scrapbook pages with clippings of Lockridge's "special correspondence" articles that were printed in the Greencastle Banner (IN) during his travels from 1868 to 1871. Along with some stories found in the journal, the news clippings also include correspondence he sent to the newspaper from his visits to Omaha, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, the Napa Valley, Portland, Oregon, Victoria, British Columbia, and Yosemite; an article titled "Irish Patriots" (1867); and the poem "By the Fire" (undated).
Dates
- 1867-1974
Creator
- Lockridge, Simpson F., 1846-1928 (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
Simpson Farrow Lockridge was born January 23, 1846 in Putnam County, Indiana to Andrew M. and Elizabeth Farrow Lockridge. He served in Company A, 78th Indiana Infantry (60 days) and in Company F, 133rd Indiana Infantry (100 days) during the Civil War and attained the rank of sergeant. He graduated from Asbury University (now Depauw) at Greencastle, Indiana in 1868. Shortly after completing his studies he took trips through Minnesota and Iowa and then out to the Pacific coast. Upon his return, he studied the law for a couple years before turning his energies to farming and stock raising. He was a well-known cattle breeder and helped organize the American Short Horn Breeders' Association. He also served as a state senator for two terms from 1880-1884. Mr. Lockridge never married and passed away at the age of 82 on February 28, 1928.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
National Park Service. "Simpson F. Lockridge." Soldiers and Sailors Database. Accessed May 20, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm.
"S.F. Lockridge Passes Away Tuesday Night." Greencastle Herald (IN), February 29, 1928.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
National Park Service. "Simpson F. Lockridge." Soldiers and Sailors Database. Accessed May 20, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm.
"S.F. Lockridge Passes Away Tuesday Night." Greencastle Herald (IN), February 29, 1928.
Extent
0.02 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
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 Russell T. MacFall on 1933/07/22.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2017/05/22 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2017/05/22 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Lockridge, Simpson F., 1846-1928 (Person)
- Title
- Simpson F. Lockridge collection
- 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
