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Thomas Woodrow Wilson Notebook

 Collection
Identifier: DC0290s

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,

Title
Thomas Woodrow Wilson Notebook
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository