James K. Pleasants collection
Collection — Folder: S2717
Identifier: S2717
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a scrapbook title page with an embossed "Scraps" and J.C. Riker Publisher imprint along with the written entry, "James K. Pleasants Scrap Book Commenced Vevay Indiana Nov 1852"; a color print of a tulip; and a partial page of newspaper clippings that includes the "I wait for Thee" poem and the story "A Millerite Miracle."
Dates
- 1852, undated
Creator
- Pleasants, James K., 1829-1914 (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 / Historical
James K. Pleasants was born on August 20, 1829 in Vevay, Indiana to George and Anna Pleasants. He married Charlotte Singer on October 12, 1854 and they had seven children. He owned and operated a large warehouse where he bought hay, grain and produce and was known as "The Produce King." He also owned a local clothing business. He passed away at the age of 84 on January 10, 1914.
Source:
"Death Ends Career of Jas. K. Pleasants; closes a Useful Life." The Vevay Reveille (IN), January 15, 1914.
Source:
"Death Ends Career of Jas. K. Pleasants; closes a Useful Life." The Vevay Reveille (IN), January 15, 1914.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection contains 3 items.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2018/10/05 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2018/10/05 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Pleasants, James K., 1829-1914 (Person)
- Title
- James K. Pleasants 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
