Luther Dana Waterman collection
Collection — Folder: S1369
Identifier: S1369
Scope and Contents
Luther Dana Waterman wrote to Senator Francis A. Osbourn on October 5, 1899, from Indianapolis. He wrote: "I have read, with deep interest, your admirable sketch of the 20th Ind. Vol. Inf. and its doings during the civil war." He mentions his own book, "Phantoms of Life," of which 700 copies were published for his friends. Luther wrote that he "enjoyed my visit to New York when three young ladies had me well cared for and helped me get rid of my vacation money."
Dates
- 1899
Creator
- Waterman, Luther Dana, 1830-1918 (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
Luther Dana Waterman was born on November 21, 1830 in Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia. He was the son of Joseph Waterman and Susan Dana. He was the author of "Phantoms of Life" originally published in 1883. He died in 1918.
Francis A. Osbourn was a Pennsylvania Senator born during March 1845. He died on January 20, 1901 and is buried in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sources:
Geni: My Heritage Company "Luther Dana Waterman" webpage: https://www.geni.com/people/Luther-Waterman/6000000003816757272
Geni: My Heritage Company "Senator Francis A. Osbourn" webpage: https://www.geni.com/people/PA-Senator-Francis-Osbourn/6000000066485733933
Francis A. Osbourn was a Pennsylvania Senator born during March 1845. He died on January 20, 1901 and is buried in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sources:
Geni: My Heritage Company "Luther Dana Waterman" webpage: https://www.geni.com/people/Luther-Waterman/6000000003816757272
Geni: My Heritage Company "Senator Francis A. Osbourn" webpage: https://www.geni.com/people/PA-Senator-Francis-Osbourn/6000000066485733933
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
There is only one item in this collection.
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 2018/6/28 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Creator
- Waterman, Luther Dana, 1830-1918 (Person)
- Title
- Luther Dana Waterman 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
