Henry Levi Ward papers
Biographical / Historical note
Henry Levi Ward was the son of Henry A. Ward and became a noted museum director in his own right. He was director of municipal museums in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Green Bay, Wisconsin from 1902 to 1941.
Scope and Contents
The Henry Levi Ward Papers contains account books, diaries, manuscripts of speeches, articles, lectures, etc., research notes, clippings, photographs and other memorabilia. The packages contain two framed portraits (Henry M. and Henry A. Ward), group pictures, and citations from Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889.
Creator
Dates
- Creation: 1881-1943
Language of Materials
English
Extent
9 box(es) (9 boxes and 4 packages)
Access
The Henry Levi Ward Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Use
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Marion Gillan, July 7, 1956.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Henry Levi Ward Papers, A.W25, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Occupation
Subject
- Title
- Henry Levi Ward papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library