Henry Wilson collection.
| Author/creator | Wilson, Henry creator. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | 1846-1847. |
| Description | 0.1 Cubic ft. (1 archival box) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Scope and content | Ledger (1846-1847) of accounts of individuals and organizations doing business with a leading Natick, MA, shoe manufacturer Henry Wilson. Wilson was also a newspaper publisher, Whig - Free Soil - Republican Party politician who served as Massachusetts State Representative, 1840- 1842; Massachusetts State Senator, 1843-1845, 1850; United States Senator, 1855-1872; and Vice President of the United States, 1872-1875, under President U. S. Grant. Ledger only relates to business dealings and personal accounts, not to political dealings. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | Henry Wilson Collection (#899), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Gift of Ralph Lee Scott. |
| Biographical note | Henry Wilson (1812-1875) of Massachusetts was the 18th vice president of the United States (1873-1875) and a national leader in the antislavery movement. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #899 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |