Thompson, Maurice, 1844-1901

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: September 9, 1844 - February 15, 1901

Biographical Information

Maurice Thompson was an author of the late 19th century whose works focused on life in Indiana and the American South. Thompson was born in Fairfield, Indiana, before moving to Georgia as a child. He served in the Confederate Army during the U.S. Civil War before returning to Indiana in adulthood.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Authors letters collection

Collection — Box Communal Collections 73, Placement: 4

Identifier: MSP 315

Scope and Contents

The Indiana Authors Letter Collection contains letters from some of the state's most successful authors. The collection encompasses the "Golden Age of Indiana Literature," a time period in which Hoosier authors achieved both national prominence and popular acclaim.

Dates: ca. 1833-1930

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Thompson, Maurice to Dr. Wilkinson, July 2, 1891

Item — Box Communal Collections 73

Identifier: MSP 315, Item 2

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Dates: July 2, 1891

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Authors letters collection