Verne Patty manuscript
Collection — Folder: S2333
Identifier: S2333
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an undated, copy of a three-page manuscript written by Verne Patty of Hamilton County, Indiana, regarding Captain W. D. Wilson, head of the Indiana Capitol Police, possibly for a newspaper as Patty encourages readers to visit with Captain Wilson, while visiting the Indiana State Capitol.
Dates
- undated
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
W. D. Wilson was born April 12, 1845, the son of Dr. William H. Wilson, in Winchester, Illinois, and served in the 14th and 129th Illinois Regiments, during 1862-1865. Wilson, after employment as a telegrapher for nearly 20 years, moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1870. He later served as captain and head of the Indiana State Capitol Police.
Verne Patty served as editor of the Carmel Standard, and was curator of the Indiana State Museum.
Verne Patty served as editor of the Carmel Standard, and was curator of the Indiana State Museum.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Verne Patty in 1943.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/01/27 by Linda Gellert. EAD finding aid created 2016/01/27 by Linda Gellert. EAD finding aid revised 2016/02/18 by Brittany Kropf.
- Title
- Verne Patty manuscript
- 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
