John T. Plummer Papers
Scope and Contents
The Plummer Papers consist of an 1827 diary and notebook, photographs, and copies of writings by and about Plummer.
Dates
- 1826-1954
- Other: Majority of material found in 1827
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
Some materials may be protected by copyright. Permission to reproduce and to publish for commercial purposes must be requested from the Archivist.
Biographical or Historical Information
Dr. John T. Plummer (1807-1865) was a prominent Richmond, Indiana, physician and naturalist and the clerk of Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite). Dr. Plummer practiced medicine on Fort Wayne Avenue from 1828 until 1864. He wrote for articles for a variety of periodicals on topics such as education, pharmacy, and agriculture. He also produced a history of early Richmond as well as readers for Friends’ schools.
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Extent
1 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Appraisal Information
Some copying has been done with thermofax process and will need to be recopied in the future. (1987)
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Repository Details
Part of the Friends Collection and Earlham College Archives Repository