Correspondence and related papers
Reeves' correspondence and related papers are arranged chronologically. It is subdivided into several time spans roughly reflecting major periods in Reeves' career: 1953-1912, 1913-1917, 1918,1919-1926, 1927-1942.
Reeves' correspondence and related papers are arranged chronologically. It is subdivided into several time spans roughly reflecting major periods in Reeves' career: 1953-1912, 1913-1917, 1918,1919-1926, 1927-1942.
14 linear feet — 1 oversize folder
The papers for 1853-1912 consist largely of personal and family correspondence. Much of Reeves' correspondence is with his brother Will, professor of English at Kenyon College. Reeves made a trip to Panama and Nicaragua in 1897 and his letters home contain excellent descriptions of the construction of the canal. The negotiations relating to Reeves' acceptance of a position at the University of Michigan professorship will be found in the folder for March 1910.