Kit

Verne Patty manuscript undated

Summary:

This collection includes an undated, copy of a three-page manuscript written by Verne Patty of Hamilton County, Indiana, regarding Captain W. D. Wilson, head of the Indiana Capitol Police, possibly for a newspaper as Patty encourages readers to visit with Captain Wilson, while visiting the Indiana State Capitol.

Record details

Physical Description: 0.01 Cubic feet

Content descriptions

General Note:	Processing Information: Collection processing completed 2016/01/27 by Linda Gellert. EAD finding aid created 2016/01/27 by Linda Gellert. EAD finding aid revised 2016/02/18 by Brittany Kropf.
Restrictions on Access Note:	This collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation of Described Materials Note:	Verne Patty manuscript, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical or Historical Data:	W. D. Wilson was born April 12, 1845, the son of Dr. William H. Wilson, in Winchester, Illinois, and served in the 14th and 129th Illinois Regiments, during 1862-1865. Wilson, after employment as a telegrapher for nearly 20 years, moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1870. He later served as captain and head of the Indiana State Capitol Police. Verne Patty served as editor of the Carmel Standard, and was curator of the Indiana State Museum.
Ownership and Custodial History:	This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Verne Patty in 1943.
Accumulation and Frequency of Use Note:	No further additions are expected.