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William Lawrence letter

 Collection — Folder: 1
Call Number: RH MS P87

Overview

Letter addressed to "my dear Appleton", dated Milton, Massachusetts, October 15, 1940. The letter discusses the founding of Lawrence, and the naming of the town.

Dates

  • Creation: October 15, 1940

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Biography of Lawrence, William, bp.

William Lawrence is the son of Amos Adams and Sarah E. (Appleton) L. He married Julia Cunningham (d. 1927). Lawrence was a bishop of Massachusetts, author, dean of Episcopal Theological Seminary and Lawrence, Kansas was named after him. He was the father of William Appleton Lawrence, Bishop (1889-1968)

Extent

1 folder (1 leaf; 27cm.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS P87

Title
Guide to the William Lawrence Collection
Subtitle
William Lawrence letter
Author
kpz 26 December 1972 mg 2004
Date
2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid writtenin<language> English.</language>
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/6552901062
Preferred citation
William Lawrence Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS P87 , Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
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