Inventory of the William Gaston Simmons Papers, 1856-1878

MS105

Simmons, an alumnus of Wake Forest College (Class of 1852), later became Professor of Natural Science and Chemistry, and served as Bursar and Treasurer of Wake Forest College.

His papers consist of a receipt signed by Simmons as Burser; his resignation in 1856; a postal card to J.W. Denmark, 1878; and a letter to W.E. Wilson, 1873.

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Summary Information

Repository
Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
Title
William Gaston Simmons Papers,
Creator
Simmons, William Gaston (1830-1889)
Date
1856-1878 (inclusive)
Extent
0.5 linear feet / 1 letter box shared with MS 104, 107-110
ID
MS105

Biographical and Historical Note

Simmons, an alumnus of Wake Forest College (Class of 1852), later became Professor of Natural Science and Chemistry, and served as Bursar and Treasurer of Wake Forest College.

Collection Overview

His papers consist of a receipt signed by Simmons as Burser; his resignation in 1856; a postal card to J.W. Denmark, 1878; and a letter to W.E. Wilson, 1873.

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Publication Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open. 
Copyright Notice
Copyright for materials resides with the creators of the items in question or their descendants, unless otherwise designated. Users of this collection are responsible for using the materials in conformance with U.S. copyright law. 
Preferred Citation
MS 105, William Gaston Simmons Papers, 1856-1878, Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.