Walter Hinchman papers
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of the papers of Walter Hinchman. Three of the items are biographical manuscripts, including a tribute read at his funeral; there are also two letters by Hinchman, one directed to his uncle, Joseph W. Taylor, and another to his cousin, Sarah Thomas. Also included are two drawings by Hinchman.
Dates
- Creation: 1879-1917
Creator
- Hinchman, Walter (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Walter Hinchman (1845-1920) was born July 25, 1845, near Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the son of Morgan and Margaretta S. Hinchman. He was educated at Quaker boarding schools in Ohio, and attended Earlham College in Indiana. In 1861, he enlisted in the Northern forces during the Civil War. He worked in a machine shop in Cincinnati, and in 1866, a machine shop in Philadelphia. He also worked as a draftman for Jonathan Dunn in Washington, D.C. and for the Patent Office. In 1867, he joined a surveying expedition to St. Louis. After the expedition was over, he returned to the east coast via Panama, and settled in New York City. He published a single book, entitled, "Sketches and Poems," using materials from his travels. He died in June, 1920, in New York City.
Extent
.15 Linear Feet (3 folders)
Language
English
Overview
This collection is comprised of the papers of Walter Hinchman, including biographical manuscripts, correspondence, and drawings.
Acquisition
The Walter Hinchman papers were donated to Special Collections, Haverford College in 1981 by Laurence Taylor.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed February, 2016.
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Walter Hinchman papers, 1879-1917
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- February, 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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