William Ward Simpson Collection

Collection

Identifier: Collection 81

Staff Only

Content Description

The William Ward Simpson Collection consists of two boxes which includes correspondence, information about the papier mache beasts, material on the Ballenger family, his evangelistic work, and writings. There is also some material from his daughter, Winea J. Simpson.

Dates

1843 - 1977

Creator

Simpson, William Ward, 1872-1907 (Person)

Conditions Governing Use

All users of this collection are required to completer the “Application to Use Unpublished Records,” and to observe the regulation specified in the “Patron Agreement” and “Researcher’s Code of Conduct.” All records in this collection are open and available for research. Citation for this collection:

Box ___ Fld ___, William Ward Simpson (Collection 81), Center for Adventist Research, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.

Extent

2 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection was not well organized when it was received. It is artificially ordered to reflect five sections. Donation
Personal
Ballenger Family
Evangelist Work
Writings

Within each section the folders are arranged by person and then in a somewhat chronological arrangement. The letters are strictly chronological.

The three dimensional beasts are on display in the exhibit room of the Andrews University Center for Adventist Research.