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.