Emma Lou Thornbrough collection
Collection — Folder: S1310
Identifier: S1310
Scope and Contents
This is a 50-page, typed "Bibliographical Essay" listing "the most significant materials, published and unpublished, for the study of the history of Indiana for the period from 1850 to 1880." (page 1). She includes resources in the Indiana State Library, Indiana Historical Society Library, Lilly Library at Indiana University, Indiana State Archives, as well as government documents, newspapers, county and city histories, and other secondary sources. Beginning on page 24, Emma Lou lists publications based on topics, such as: political history (pp. 24-28); Civil War (pp. 28-33); economic history (pp. 33-38); railroads and transportation (pp. 38-40); population changes (pp. 40-41); and other subjects. The resources have complete citations with publisher, year of publication, and page numbers where appropriate. The most recent date is 1961.
Dates
- circa 1961
Creator
- Thornbrough, Emma Lou, 1913-1994 (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
Emma Lou Thornbrough (1913-1994) was a teacher, scholar, and author. She graduated from Shortridge High School, Butler University, and the University of Michigan. From 1946-1983, Dr. Thornbrough was professor of history at Butler University. She was an authority on African-American history, as well as the history of Indiana in the Civil War. On January 22, 1995, Butler University held "A Celebration of the life of Emma Lou Thornbrough" in Robertson Hall with tributes from five people.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged as paginated.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2017/8/31 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Creator
- Thornbrough, Emma Lou, 1913-1994 (Person)
- Title
- Emma Lou Thornbrough 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
