Harold F. Thomas Papers
Collection Summary
| Title: |
Harold F. Thomas Papers |
| Call Number: |
MS 95-27 |
| Size: |
0.5 linear feet |
| Acquisition: |
Purchased by Special Collections |
| Processed by: |
JEO, 5-12-1995; JEF, 12-21-1998; MN, 11-2012 |
| Restrictions: |
None |
Literary Rights
Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.
Content Note
The
Harold F. Thomas Papers contain eight diaries that describe the travels
of Harold F. Thomas and members of his family from 1952 through 1972. The
two decades of diaries illustrate travel through the world, including Europe,
Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, Africa and Asia. The diaries allow a view to
the countries visited, local customs, and descriptions of landmarks.
Detailed Description: Series Listing
| Series
1 |
Box 1 FF 1-8 |
Diaries. Diaries of Harold F. Thomas
and members of his family documenting their travels, 1952 through
1972. |
Detailed Description: Box and Folder Listing
| Series
1 – Diaries |
| |
| Box 1 |
FF 1 |
Diary of
Harold F. Thomas and members of his family, 1952. This diary, beginning
April 3, 1952 and ending May 25, 1952, describes sailing to and
from Europe, and travel around Europe and the Mediterranean. Includes
descriptions of weather, places visited, etc. |
| Box 1 |
FF 2 |
Diary of
Shannon Webster Thomas, 1958. This diary includes descriptions of
travels in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean. Includes list
of places visited and toured. |
| Box 1 |
FF 3 |
Diary of
Harold and Shannon Thomas, 1960. This diary includes descriptions
of their visit to Europe by car. Includes descriptions of important
places, museums, and customs of Germany, Spain and Western Europe. |
| Box 1 |
FF 4 |
Diary of
Harold and Shannon Thomas, 1963. This diary describes their trip
to England and Europe. Included are detailed descriptions of locations
visited, museums, and cathedrals in Germany, Switzerland, France,
Holland, England, Wales and Ireland. |
| Box 1 |
FF 5 |
Diary of
Harold and Shannon Thomas, 1965. This diary describes their trip
to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hawaii and Asia. Includes detailed
descriptions of countries visited, and the automobile drive home
from California. |
| Box 1 |
FF 6 |
Diary of
Harold and Shannon Thomas, 1967. This diary includes descriptions
of visit to Africa, including descriptions of animals, people and
the countryside. |
| Box 1 |
FF 7 |
Diary of
Shannon and Touncey Thomas, 1969. This diary includes descriptions
of travels in Northern Europe. Includes detailed descriptions of
towns visited by ship, plane, bus, and car. |
| Box 1 |
FF 8 |
Diary of
Harold and Shannon Thomas, South Seas Tour, 1972. This diary includes
descriptions of their travels on the south seas cruise. The account
is not complete. |
