Nathaniel Wright and Caroline Augusta Lord Papers 1811, 1858-1941

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RG.40.211

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Nathaniel Wright and Caroline Augusta Lord Papers

Date(s)

  • 1811, 1858-1941 (Creation)

Extent

4.4 Cubic feet

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(11) 5" document boxes

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Abstract

The Nathaniel Wright and Caroline Augusta Lord Papers contain correspondence, business, professional and legal papers, other writings by Nathaniel, and creative works, such as poetry and essays, by Caroline. Nathaniel Wright Lord was a professor of metallurgy and mineralogy at Ohio State University; his sister, Caroline Augusta, was a teacher at the Cincinnati Art Academy and a portrait painter.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Nathaniel Wright and Caroline Augusta Lord Papers, RG 40.211, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Nathaniel Wright and Caroline Augusta Lord Papers contain correspondence, business, professional and legal papers, and other writings by Lord. It also includes creative works, such as poetry, short stories, and essays by Caroline A. Lord.

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Materials are arranged in the order received.

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Conditions governing access

Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. Some materials in this collection may be stored off-site, and are only available if requested 72 hours in advance of your visit. Contact the University Archives for more information.

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Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright, and are made available for research and educational purposes. In general, the OSU Libraries do not own the copyright for materials from our collections and cannot grant copyright permissions for these materials. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and do not require permission to use.

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  • English

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    English

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    Unknown

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    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Nathaniel Wright Lord Papers

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    Nathaniel Wright Lord (1854-1911) was a professor of metallurgy and mineralogy at Ohio State University. Caroline Augusta Lord (1860-1927), Nathaniel's sister, was a teacher at the Cincinnati Art Academy and a prominent Cincinnati portrait painter.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 September

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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