A Guide to the Papers of Woodrow Wilson 1890-1907 Wilson, Woodrow, Papers 6989-a

A Guide to the Papers of Woodrow Wilson 1890-1907

A Collection in the
Clifton Waller Barrett Library
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 6989-a

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

6989-a

Title

Papers of Woodrow Wilson, 1890-1907

Physical Characteristics

This collection consists of 10 items.

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Papers of Woodrow Wilson, Accession #6989-a , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was given to the Library on June 16, 1966.

Scope and Content Information

This collection consists of letters from Woodrow Wilson to various correspondents. Wilson submits an article for perusal and suggestions, comments on a circular for "The State, " discusses a series of articles on George Washington including illustrations by Howard Pyle, recommends some readings on "The Lobby, " and sends letters to be filed before an Executive Committee meeting.

Correspondents include Horace Scudder, D. C. Heath, John D. Adams, H. M. Alden, H. von Jagemann, David Friend, and Henry Pritchett.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Contents List

Woodrow Wilson to D[aniel] Collamore Heath 1890 Nov 4

ALS, 2 p.

Comments on circular for "The State "; requests a copy; inquires about the sale of his book.

Woodrow Wilson to D. C. Heath 1890 Nov 12

ALS, 1 p.

Clarifies previous comments concerning "The State "; suggests using notice from Deutsche Litteraturzeitung .

Woodrow Wilson to John D. Adams 1895 Aug 14

TLS, 4 p.

Lists possible illustrations for the first article in a series about George Washington, a map of tidewater Virginia, a view of the Potomac River, a portrait of Colonel William Byrd, and a portrait of Alexander Spotswood are included. Asks for suggests. Mentions: Howard Pyle, Century Magazine, Putnam's Magazine, Harper's Magazine and Winsor's Narrative and Critical History of America.

Woodrow Wilson to Henry Mills Alden 1895 Aug 26

TLS, 2 p.

Reaches an understanding with Howard Pyle concerning the illustrations; Pyle will send Alden a copy of the manuscript; thanks him for Byrd book.

Woodrow Wilson to Henry Mills Alden 1895 Sep 8

TLS, 2 p.

Thanks him for copy of "The Barons of the Potomac and Rappahannock "; inquires about his manuscript and reports on his progress with the second article. Mentios John Kendrick Bangs, Howard Pyle and The William and Mary Quarterly.

Woodrow Wilson to Henry Mills Alden 1895 Nov 6

TLS, 1 p.

Thanks him for 600.00 check covering the first two articles on Washington in Harper's Magazine .

Woodrow Wilson to Henry Mills Alden 1895 Dec 31

TLS, 1 p.

Sends, via Adam's Express, his third article in Washington series entitled, "At Home in Virginia. " Mentions Howard Pyle.

Woodrow Wilson to H. [C. G.] von Jagemann 1897 Jan 25

ALS, 2 p.

Appreciates letter praising his work; comments on an author's need for friendly judgment; sends regards.

Woodrow Wilson to David Friend 1901 Feb 2

TLS, 1 p.

Never written on the "Lobby" but suggests Putnam's series, "Questions of the Day "; also recommends Viscount Bryce's "American Commonwealth. "

Woodrow Wilson to Henry Pritchett 1907 May 21

TLS, 1 p.

Sends letter to be filed before Executive Committee meeting; praises and recommends Dr. Price, "one of the noblest men among all the Southern teachers."