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Thomas C. Trueblood papers, date range for the collection of letters

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Summary

Creator:
Trueblood, Thomas C. (Thomas Clarkson), 1856-1951
Abstract:
Chiefly letters from notable literary and political figures and foreign dignitaries invited to speak at Oratorical Association Lectures. A 1924 series of letters is from churchmen sought as speakers for the Wesleyan Guild lecture series. Include also are letter from 3 University of Michigan presidents and a regent, and a group of letters on miscellaneous subjects.
Extent:
.25 Linear Feet
1 half-size manuscript box.
Authors:
Meg Milewski

Background

Scope and Content:

Thomas Trueblood's (1856-1951) collection of correspondence spans the years 1919-1988 and is mostly comprised of letters from individuals sought as speakers for the Oratorical Association lectures or other Department of Speech activities. Notable correspondents include Robert Borden (8th prime minister of Canada), Charles Gates Dawes (30th Vice President of the United States), Charles Evans Hughes (11th Chief Justice of the United States), William Morris Hughes (7th Prime Minister of Australia), and William Howard Taft (27th President of the United States).

Biographical / Historical:

Thomas Clarkson Trueblood (1856-1951) was the Prof. of Oratory, Head of Speech Dept., University of Michigan, 1889-1926.

Acquisition Information:
Gift of T. C. Trueblood, 1925 and 1927.
Arrangement:

There are no series or subseries in this collection. The folders are arranged alphabetically, in ascending order by the correspondent's surname.

Rules or Conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Copyright has not been transferred to the Regents of the University of Michigan. Permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s).

PREFERRED CITATION:

Thomas C. Trueblood papers, University of Michigan Library (Special Collections Research Center)