Finding Aid for George W. Wood papers, 1868-1924.
02878

Summary Information

Repository
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Creator
Wood, George W.(George Warren),1844-1924.
Title
George W. Wood papers
ID
02878
Date
1868-1924.
Extent
1.5 linear ft.
General Physical Description note
(3 boxes)
Language
English
Abstract
This collections consists of sermons which were delivered by Rev. Wood mainly during his ministry in Michigan.

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Biographical/Historical note

Born in Constantinople to missionary parents, George W. Wood became a Presbyterian minister and missionary to the Native Americans in Michigan, the Dakotas and Minnesota. He lived in Fairhope, Alabama about 1900 and was treasurer of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation. George W. Wood died on Jan. 21, 1924.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection. Jan 07, 2010

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research use.

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George W. Wood papers, 1868-1924. (OCLC record)

[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/295089630]

Controlled Access Headings

Family Name(s)

  • Wood, George W. -- (George Warren), -- 1844-1924. -- Archives

Subject(s)

  • Indians of North America -- Missions.
  • Presbyterians -- Sermons.

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Other Finding Aids note

Finding aid and white index cards available in the Burton Historical Collection and on the World Wide Web.

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General note

See finding aid for complete listing.

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Collection Inventory

Boxes 1-3: Sermons 

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