Thomas Woodrow Wilson Notebook
Scope and Contents
The notebook is labeled Standard Phonography. In addition to Phonography (a variation of dictionation word-signs) exercises, there are lists of books, people he corresponded with, lists of accounts including his laundry charges, and essays on British naval affairs. There is also a separate fair copy of one essay, "H.M.S. Renown flag-ship of H.M. Flying Squadron" and a copy of the limited edition printing of The Road Away from Revolution.
Dates
- Creation: 1873 - 1874
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Woodrow Wilson attended Davidson College in 1873-1874 as member of the class of 1877. He did not return to Davidson in 1874 and transferred a year later to Princeton. He was elected President of the United States in 1912. While at Davidson, he was active in the Eumenean Literary Society and played baseball.
Extent
1 boxes (2 folders)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased by college in 1964 from Mr. Horne, editor of the Southern Lumberman,
Subject
- Title
- Thomas Woodrow Wilson Notebook
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository