Wheeler, Benjamin Ide, 1854-1927
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Walter Chauncey Camp papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 125
Overview:
The papers consist of correspondence, writings, photographs and family papers, and document Walter Camp's devotion to sports and in particular to football, which form he greatly modified. In his voluminous correspondence with Yale football stars, players at other universities, football coaches and sports associations, the interpretation of football rules forms one of the principal topics of correspondence. Prominent figures include George A. Adee, Thomas L. McClung, Vance D. McCormick, S....
Dates:
1870-1983, bulk 1870-1925
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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Walter Chauncey Camp papers
Walter Lionel Pforzheimer collection
Collection
Call Number: MS 14
Overview:
The collection contains three parts: autograph documents and letters, Bowling Green Press records, and contemporary American newspapers. The most significant part of the collection are the ca. 45 autograph items relating to French military history from the Middle Ages through the 19th century. There are also 12 carbon copies (signed) of letters from Theodore Roosevelt to various recipients (1911-1913) together with notes, extracts, and full copies of Roosevelt speeches (1912-1913). Series II of...
Dates:
1487-1997