Lawrence University Archives
History of Lawrence University materials, circa 1950-1984
Series
Identifier: 3
This collection contains papers documenting the research and teaching activities of William F. Raney, professor of history at Lawrence University from 1920 to 1955. The bulk of the collection consists of papers related to Raney's research and writing of a history of Lawrence University from 1955 until his death in 1962, including note cards, primary source materials, and drafts. Some materials related to his research and writing of Wisconsin: A Story of Progress and other local, regional and state history research activities are also included. Among the papers Raney gathered for this work is a set of letters and financial documents from the family of Ira J. Smith dating from about 1857 to 1890. A set of 16 scrapbooks created by Raney containing clippings from Wisconsin newspapers dating from 1934 to 1943 is also included in the collection.
Dates
- circa 1950-1984
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 9.83 Linear Feet (14 boxes)
Creator
- From the Collection: Raney, William Francis (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Lawrence University Archives Repository
Contact:
Seeley G. Mudd Library
113 South Lawe Street
Appleton WI 54911 US
(920) 832-6753
archives@lawrence.edu
Seeley G. Mudd Library
113 South Lawe Street
Appleton WI 54911 US
(920) 832-6753
archives@lawrence.edu