Vincent Bliss Linn papers
Scope and Content
The Vincent Bliss Linn papers contain manuscripts of writing relating to Ohio by Linn. They are dated around the early 1960s based on the envelopes the writings were stored in. The first box of the collection includes short stories, biographical sketches of family members, and essays. The second box includes typescripts for two novels. One of the essays reflects upon the Harvard University of the early 20th century and the later century. The first of the novels bears the title The Girl We Elected Mayor . The second, while untitled, is set during the flood of 1913.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1960-1965
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Use
Ohio University retains all property rights to the collection.
The donor has retained all applicable copyrights. Consideration of all other copyrights and possible literary rights is the responsibility of the researcher and publisher.
Biography of Vincent Bliss Linn
Vincent Bliss Linn was born in Zanesville, Ohio on May 29, 1901 and was the son of Milman H. and Jane Davey Smith Linn. A lifelong resident of Zanesville, he attended Harvard University from 1919-1921. Linn was vice president of Zanesville Stoneware Company. He was first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Bailey Drug Company and served as a Republican State Central committee member. A member of the Putnam Presbyterian Church, he was also a longtime member of the Pioneer and Historical Society of Muskingum County. Linn died at the age of 93, on July 22, 1994.
Extent
0.6 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Abstract
The Vincent Bliss Linn papers contain manuscripts of writings relating to Ohio by Linn.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Acquisition Information
The Ohio University Archives purchased the collection from two dealers who acquired the materials at an auction in December 1994 (first part) and the second part in January 1995.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Title
- Finding aid for the Vincent Bliss Linn papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Lisa Parks and George Bain
- Date
- 1995
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
