W. Lloyd Wright papers
Collection Scope and Content
This collection includes correspondence, bills, receipts, lottery tickets, proclamations, testimonials, auction catalogue, newspapers, bonds, stock certificates, and checks. The material dates from 1786-1945. All of the material in this collection relates to prominent people and activities in Washington, D.C.
Dates
- 1786-1945
Creator
- Wright, W. Lloyd (William Lloyd) (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Some records may be restricted.
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Historical or Biographical Note
W. (William) Lloyd Wright (1876-1950) was a draftsman and engineer for the U.S. Navy, and a collector of manuscripts, photographs, and pamphlets.
Extent
3.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection includes correspondence, bills, receipts, lottery tickets, proclamations, testimonials, auction catalogue, newspapers, bonds, stock certificates, and checks. The material dates from 1786-1945. All of the material in this collection relates to prominent people and activities in Washington, D.C.
Collection Organization
Organized into three series: Correspondence, Financial papers, and Letters, personal items, and publications.
Acquisition Information
The W. (William) Lloyd Wright Collection was donated to the University by Wright's sister Mathilda Wright following his death in 1950.
Processing Information
Folders in Series 1 Box 4 were re-numbered in Aspace to reflect the numbering of the physical folders in the box. Previously, Box 4 had been numbered with Folders 24-48 in Aspace. Now, they are numbered 1-25 in Aspace and in the physical box. 3/12/2020
Processing Information
This finding aid was reviewed in 2022 to address outdated descriptive language. During that revision, staff did not edit the description, but provided additional information to add context. Description issues were located in the Collection Abstract and Scope and Content note, as well as Series 1 and 2 Scope notes. To see the description prior to revisions, please view the previous version of Cody Pfanstiehl papers finding aid.
- Blodget, Samuel
- Bryan, W.B. (Wilhelmus Bogart)
- Corcoran, W. W. (William Wilson)
- Custis, George Washington Parke
- Douglass, Frederick
- Economic conditions Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Ellicott, Andrew
- Finance Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Force, Peter
- Gales, Joseph
- Georgetown University
- Green, Duff
- Greenough, Horatio
- Jefferson, Thomas
- Key, Philip Barton
- Latrobe, Benj. H. (Benjamin Henry)
- Mills, Robert
- Page, Thomas Nelson
- Payne, John Howard
- Photographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Riggs, George Washington
- Royall, Anne Newport
- Seaton, William Winston
- Social life and customs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Staughton, William
- United States -- History -- War of 1812. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Washington (D.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Washington (D.C.) -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- William, Thornton
- Wright, W. Lloyd (William Lloyd)
- Title
- Guide to the W. Lloyd Wright papers, 1786-1945
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2005
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
