[Papers] 1883-1898.

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[Papers] 1883-1898.

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The collection consists of correspondence between Frederick Lewis Lewton and his family and friends circa 1883-1898. Most of the contents concern local and national events, as well as Lewton's accounts regarding his experiences at fledgling instutions Rollins College, Drexel Institute and Philadelphia Commercial Museum. Additionally, one item of correspondence (dated 6/25/1893 [Box 1, Correspondence - May-July, 1893 - 6/10]) written by Lewton goes into great detail regarding exhibits he encountered at the Chicago World's Fair and includes a few hand drawn diagrams.

1 linear ft. (2 boxes)

University of South Florida, USF Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7904455

University of South Florida, USF Library

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Lewton, Frederick L. (Frederick Lewis), 1874-1959

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Frederick Lewis Lewton (1874-1959) was a well-known botanist, businessman, historian and author. Briefly a student at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and Drexel University in Philadelphia, Mr. Lewton finally acquired his B.A. from George Washington University in 1922. In the interim, he served as a curator for the Philadelphia Commercial Museum and as the curator for both the Division of Textiles (Department of Arts and Industries) and the Division of Medicine for the United States Natio...