W.H. Mace papers
Collection — Folder: S915
Identifier: S0915
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a pamphlet from the December 1888 Indiana Literary and Historical Club and letters between Cyrus W. Hodgin and W.H. Mace at Vincennes University and Syracuse University ranging from 1888 to 1895 regarding their historical research.
Dates
- 1888-1896
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
W.H. Mace was born on a farm in Lexington, Indiana in 1852. He graduated from Indiana State Normal School in 1876 and went on to be a teacher then principal until he enrolled at the University of Michigan in 1881, where he received a degree in history while playing rusher for the football team. In 1889 he received his masters degree from Indiana University and in 1897 received his doctorate at the University of Jena in Germany. Mace is the author of many historical works such as "Lincoln, The Man of the People" and " The Story of Old Europe and Young America." Before continuing his education at the University of Michigan he married Julia Ida Dodson, and they were blessed with one child Deirdre Frances in April 1886.
Extent
0.01 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.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2014/09/19 by Danielle Adams. EAD finding aid created 2014/09/19 by Danielle Adams.
- Title
- W.H. Mace papers
- 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
