Homer Wheeler correspondence, 1844-1846
A Guide to his Papers at the Indiana University Archives
Finding aid prepared by Alison Reynolds
Summary Information
Repository
Indiana University Archives
1320 East Tenth Street
Herman B Wells Library E460
Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
Phone: 812-855-1127
Email: archives@indiana.edu
http://www.libraries.iub.edu/archives
Creator
Wheeler, Homer, 1819-1878.
TitleHomer Wheeler
correspondence,1844-1846
Collection No.
C484
Extent
.1 cubic foot (4 items)
Language
Materials are in English
Abstract
Homer Wheeler attended Indiana
University from 1844-1846, studying law, literature and theology. His collection
contains four letters between Homer and his brother Maro Wheeler. Letters discuss
Homer Wheeler’s arrival in Bloomington, his involvement with the Philomathean
Society, and his job prospects upon graduation.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Advance notice required for access
Biographical Note
Homer Wheeler was born on May 13, 1819 in Alexander, NY. His family moved to Indiana
when he was a child. He attended Indiana University from 1844-1846, studying
literature, law, and theology. As a student, he was a member of the Philomathean
Society, a prominent literary society on campus from the mid to late 19th
century.
Wheeler went on to work as a teacher and minister at St. John’s Parish in Bristol,
Indiana, and later at St. Peter’s Church in Ashtabula, OH. He earned an A.M. degree
at the Nashotah Theological Seminary in Wisconsin and eventually became a Professor
of Mathematics, Greek and Latin Languages, and Chaplain at Racine College in
Wisconsin. In 1876, he authored a historical sketch of Racine College.
Due to his failing health, Wheeler retired from Racine College and moved to San
Francisco, but died on November 10, 1878, not long after his arrival in California.
Arrangement
Collection includes four letters and transcriptions arranged chronologically.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains four letters between Homer Wheeler and his brother Maro
Wheeler. Three are from Homer to Maro, and one is from Maro to Homer. One letter is
dated 1844, one dated 1845, and two dated 1846, all arranged chronologically.
Transcriptions of these letters are also included.
Letters discuss Homer’s arrival in Bloomington, his involvement with the Philomathean
Society, dinner with Indiana University President Andrew Wylie, and the daily
activities of the Wheeler family. Letters also include a discussion of the town of
Bristol, Indiana and the construction of a new Episcopal Church, where Wheeler
eventually became rector.
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Indexing Terms
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The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
IUCAT, the IU Libraries'
online catalog. Materials about related topics, persons or places can be found by
searching the catalog using these terms.
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Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Accession number: 4412
Usage Restrictions
Collection is in the public domain. For more information, please contact the Indiana University Archives staff.
Preferred Citation
[Item], Homer Wheeler correspondence, Collection C484, Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.
Processing InformationProcessed by Alison J. Reynolds.
Completed in 2012.
Container List
Box 1
Correspondence, 1844-1846
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