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William MacIlhenny Wilkinson papers

 Collection — Container: 2 Boxes
Identifier: MC 55

Scope and Contents

This collection (MC 55) primarily documents William Wilkinson’s student experiences at RPI, including financial contributions from his patron, M. Ward Easby, and Wilkinson’s college and living expenses (1906-1910). Coursework is represented by several sketchbooks and oversized mechanical and engineering drawings. Also included are letters, invitations, Tau Beta Pi memorabilia, and certificates, including diplomas for both Easby (1886) and Wilkinson (1910).

Dates

  • Created: 1886-1910
  • Other: Majority of material found in 1906-1910

Creator

Extent

2.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of student notebooks, drawings, diplomas and certificates documenting Wilkinson's student experiences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Author
A. Rupert
Date
11/01/2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Institute Archives and Special Collections Repository

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