Wilhelm Scheidt and Louise Balk correspondence
Collection — Folder: S1890
Identifier: S1890
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence between Wilhelm Scheidt of Columbus, Indiana and Louise Balk of Indianapolis, Indiana, written in German. Also in the collection is one card, presented to Louise titled, "Reward of Merit", with a sprig of honeysuckle; and one promissory note, written in English.
Dates
- 1867-1874
Creator
- Balk, Louise (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in German and English.
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
Wilhelm J. Scheidt was born in Prussia, German Empire around 1844. At six years of age, he departed from Bremen, Germany and arrived to America in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 24, 1850. He became a naturalized citizen in Pennsylvania on March 2, 1894. In 1870, Wilhelm is listed as living in Columbus, Indiana. During 1880, he was a dry goods clerk in Indianapolis, Indiana. Around 1920 he lived in Howard County, Indiana and was retired. His spouse was Louise and they had three children, Lydia L., Louise E., and Emma V.C. Scheidt.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Richard T. Ingles on 1966/07/22.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 1999/03/03 by Phillip Williams. EAD finding aid created 2014/12/16 by Bethany Fiechter.
- Title
- Wilhelm Scheidt and Louise Balk correspondence
- 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