Ovid Butler papers, 1841-1893.

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Ovid Butler papers, 1841-1893.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261339928

The collection consists of papers, letters and personal writings of Ovid Butler. Some are his thoughts about religion, political issues of the day, and North Western Christian University. Also contained are drafts for various of his speeches.

2 manuscript boxes, 1 bound volume.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7156191

Indiana Historical Society Library

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North-western Christian University (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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Butler, Ovid, 1801-1881

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Ovid Butler was an Indianapolis attorney and founder and first president of North Western Christian University which later was named Butler University in his honor. Mr. Butler sold twenty acres of his property for the original site of the university. From the description of Ovid Butler papers, 1841-1893. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 261339928 ...