Levy Collection of Papers of Robert G. Ingersoll
Scope and Contents
The collection includes a large quantity of autograph manuscripts by the noted lawyer and lecturer Robert G. Ingersoll, the "Great Agnostic." There is also a group of Ingersoll correspondence, a law diary, and a group of early printed materials. Of major note are two manuscrpt drafts of the famous "Plumed Knight: speech nominating James G. Blaine for the presidency in 1876. An addition to the collection is an account book from Ingersoll's law firm giving details on his legal business.
Dates
- Creation: 1866 - 1898
Conditions Governing Access
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials they may wish to use, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for your intended use.
Extent
1.75 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Metadata Rights Declarations
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Isaac D. Levy
- Title
- Levy Collection of Papers of Robert G. Ingersoll
- Date
- 2021
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu