Terre Haute School Society papers
Collection — Folder: S2778
Identifier: S2778
Scope and Contents
This collection includes subscriber lists, receipts for construction of school houses, meeting minutes, and papers from the Terre Haute School Society in Terre Haute, Indiana, ranging from 1821 to 1834, regarding the organization and schools in Vigo County, Indiana.
Dates
- 1821-1834
Creator
- Terre Haute School Society (Ind.) (Organization)
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.
Historical Note
The Terre Haute School Society was operational during the 1810s through the 1830s, as a community organization for the promotion of schools and education within Vigo County and the area surrounding Terre Haute. The society built at least one school in Vigo County, provided children with school supplies, fundraised for teachers, collected money for continuing educational support, and sent out updates to subscribers or donors.
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 by W. H. Murray in June 1922.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2024/07/22 by A.J. Chrapliwy. EAD finding aid created 2024/07/31 by A.J. Chrapliwy.
Creator
- Terre Haute School Society (Ind.) (Organization)
- Title
- Terre Haute School Society 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