Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Finding Aid for Ross Wilkins papers, 1827-1893.
02811
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
- Creator -
- Wilkins, Ross, 1799-1872.
- Title
- Ross Wilkins papers
- ID
- 02811
- Date [inclusive]
- 1827-1893
- Extent
- 2.0 linear ft. (4 boxes)
- Language
- English
- Language of Materials
- In English.
Biographical/Historical note
Ross Wilkins was born in Pittsburgh, Penn. in Feb. 1799. He graduated from Dickinson College, Penn. in 1818 where he had studied law. He became Prosecuting Attorney in 1820 and was appointed Judge of the Michigan Territory by President Jackson in 1832. Wilkins was a U.S. District Judge from 1836 to 1869, with the distinction of never having been absent from duty. Ross died on May 17, 1872.
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains mainly legal and political papers, including letters, a cash book, and pamphlets.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection. Jan. 5, 2010
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
02811
Ross Wilkins papers, 1827-1893 (OCLC record)
[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/299755588]Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Dickinson College. -- General subdivision--Alumni and alumnae;
Genre(s)
- Cash books
- Correspondence
- Legal documents
Subject(s)
- Judges--19th century--Michigan
- Lawyers--19th century--Michigan
General Note
See finding aid for complete listing.
Collection Inventory
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BOX 1: 1829-1847 June |
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BOX 2: 1847 July-1893 |
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BOX 3 & 4: Not Dated |
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