Albert E. Hise collection
Collection — Folder: S1888
Identifier: S1888
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a hand-written journal and photograph of the journal's author, John Hise. The journal begins in April 1854, although there are short summaries of the months January, February and March. It's final entry is on January 1, 1860. There are entires for nearly every day, beginning with a description of the day's weather. Typically, entries describe work done, supplies purchased, trips to town and products sold in town or to other residents of the area. Often the entires describe visitors to the area, their origin and destination.
Dates
- 1854/01/01-1860/01/01
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
John Hise was a farmer in the Jennings County area of Indiana in the mid-19th century. He lived with his wife Elizabeth and made frequent visits to Vernon and Butlersville, Indiana. His journal mentions several local residents and travelers through the area, many going between the Ohio River and Lake Erie. He also had a brother in New Orleans, and his son eventually moved to that area.
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 from Albert E. Hise on 1976/12/31.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2014/07/16 by Keenan Salla. EAD finding aid created 2014/07/16 by Keenan Salla.
- Title
- Albert E. Hise 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
