Francis Springer Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 04-01-0001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers of Francis Springer, first president of Carthage (then known as Hillsboro College and Illinois State University), including personal papers (1857-1880); Springer's Civil War journal excerpts; notes (ca. 1850); and a reproduction of a photograph, captioned “Yours Very Truly in Christ.”

Dates

Created: 1850-1880
Other: Date acquired: 04/00/2012

Creator

Springer, Francis (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Records from the Office of the President are closed for 25 years after the date of creation. Records of a sitting administration are closed for the duration of the term. This collection is open for research.

Extent

0.38 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

Records are arranged chronologically.

Physical Access Requirements

The Staubitz Archives collections are owned, held, or licensed by Carthage College and are available for free personal, non-commercial, and educational use, provided that ownership of the materials is properly cited. Any commercial use of the materials, without the written permission of the Staubitz Archives of Carthage College, is strictly prohibited. Please contact the archivist at archives@carthage.edu for permissions and hi-resolution copies. Archival records must be consulted in the Archives Reading Room.

Source of Acquisition

Office of the President

Related Publications

Furry, William, “No More Reliable Man: The Life and Career of Rev. Francis Springer.” Furry, William, ed. The Preacher’s Tale: The Civil War Journal of Rev. Francis Springer, Chaplain, U.S. Army of the Frontier, 2001. Evjen, Henry O. “Illinois State University,” Master’s thesis, Ohio State University, 1938.