Arthur W. Thompson Papers
Scope and Content
The collection includes notes and note cards created by Arthur W. Thompson in researching and writing his dissertation, "David Yulee: A Study of Nineteenth Century American Thought and Enterprise" and his book, Jacksonian Democracy on the Florida Frontier.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-1961
Creator
- Thompson, Arthur William, 1926-1965. (Person)
Access
The collection is open for research.
Biographical/Historical Note
Arthur W. Thompson was a professor of history at the University of Florida, member of the Florida Historical Society and editor of the Florida Historical Quarterly. He earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1954 with his dissertation, "David Yulee: A Study of Nineteenth Century American Thought and Enterprise." He was the author of numerous articles and books, including Jacksonian Democracy on the Florida Frontier (University of Florida Press, 1961).
Extent
2 Linear feet (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Notes created by historian Arthur W. Thompson in researching U.S. Senator David Yulee and Jacksonian Democracy in Florida.
Physical Location
University of Florida Smathers Library Building
Subject
- Yulee, David Levy, 1810-1886. (Person)
- Title
- A Guide to the Arthur W. Thompson Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
- Date
- December 2011
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755
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