Frank E. Stevenson papers
Collection — Folder: S2451
Identifier: S2451
Scope and Contents
This collection contains Frank E. Stevenson's military commission papers ranging from 1882 to 1909 for his service with the McCune Cadets, the Indiana National Guard, and as aide-de-camp to the governor. Other documents related to his military service include an invitation to the February 22, 1887 first annual ball of the Rockville Light Artillery; a circa 1910 document regarding the National Guard Association's recommendations for legislation regarding the National Guard; 4 handwritten copies of the "Report of Service Practice" of the Indiana National Guard Field Artillery Battalion at Camp Hasbrouck, Sparta, Wisconsin; and a December 18, 1944 letter sent to Stevenson by O. M. Fulwider of Indianapolis regarding war strategies he claimed to have sent to several leaders, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt and General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Dates
- 1882-1944
Creator
- Stevenson, Frank E., 1862-1947 (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
Franklin E. Stevenson was born July 26, 1862 at Greencastle, Indiana to William N. and Emma (Norris) Stevenson. His family later moved to Rockville, Indiana. Stevenson was an 1879 graduate of the military department of DePauw University and had served as first sergeant of the Asbury Cadets for two years. He helped organized the McCune Cadets at Rockville in 1880 and served as first lieutenant and drill master. Stevenson mustered out in 1883 and in the fall of that year was placed in command of the newly organized Battery F. The Company later became known as Battery C and he served as captain. Stevenson later served as aide-de-camp for the governor's staff and was promoted to major of the Indiana National Guard. Under his leadership and training, the Rockville Battery was one of the best drill teams in the state. Besides his military service, he also was a dry goods merchant in Rockville and he was married to his wife, Catherine Moxley Rice Stevenson (1863-1946), for more than 60 years. Stevenson died on his 85th birthday on July 26, 1947.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Frank E. Stevenson." Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed November 18, 2022. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Frank E. Stevenson." Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001. Accessed November 18, 2022. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
"Frank Stevenson Dies After Long Illness." Rockville Republican (IN), July 31, 1947.
Pratt, William D. A History of the National Guard of Indiana, from the Beginning of the Militia System in 1787 to the Present Time, Including the Services of Indiana Troops in the War with Spain. Indianapolis, IN: W. D. Pratt, printer, 1901.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Frank E. Stevenson." Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed November 18, 2022. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Frank E. Stevenson." Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001. Accessed November 18, 2022. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
"Frank Stevenson Dies After Long Illness." Rockville Republican (IN), July 31, 1947.
Pratt, William D. A History of the National Guard of Indiana, from the Beginning of the Militia System in 1787 to the Present Time, Including the Services of Indiana Troops in the War with Spain. Indianapolis, IN: W. D. Pratt, printer, 1901.
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 purchase.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2022/11/18 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2022/11/18 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Stevenson, Frank E., 1862-1947 (Person)
- Title
- Frank E. Stevenson papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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