Waterman family papers
Collection
Identifier: L174
Scope and Contents
This collection contains copies of the papers and documents of the Waterman Family in DeKalb County, Indiana ranging from 1829 to 1896 regarding family life and business affairs. Also included are copies of the correspondences between Elijah and Thomas Waterman.
Dates
- 1829-1896
Creator
- Waterman family (Family)
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
Elijah Waterman was born December 27, 1788 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Calvin and Nancy Waterman. He married Sarah Linsday. Elijah Waterman died March 7, 1864 in Hamilton, Indiana.
Miles Waterman was born December 22, 1818 in Onondaga County, New York. He married Susan Beard. Miles Waterman died January 23, 1896 in DeKalb County, Indiana.
Miles Waterman was born December 22, 1818 in Onondaga County, New York. He married Susan Beard. Miles Waterman died January 23, 1896 in DeKalb County, Indiana.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 small manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject and chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Ken Waterman on 1969/02/04.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2007 January by Barbar Hilderbrand. EAD finding aid created 2007 January by Barbar Hilderbrand. EAD finding aid revised 2015/11/24 by Lauren Patton.
Creator
- Waterman family (Family)
- Title
- Waterman family papers
- 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
