Wilson, Thomas, 1832-1902
Variant namesU.S. Consul in Belgium and France (1881-1887) and anthropologist.
While in Europe Wilson travelled, recording his observations and conducting archaelogical research. In 1887 he returned to the U.S. to become the Curator of Archaeology at the Smithsonian. Before his appointment as consulate Wilson practiced law in Iowa and served as a Colonel with the 2nd Iowa Infantry during the Civil War.
From the description of Papers, 1881-1887. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 52778443
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| referencedIn | Moorehead, Warren King, 1866-1939. Warren King Moorhead letter to S. S. McClure [manuscript], 1895 December 2. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| creatorOf | Wilson, Thomas, 1832-1902. Papers, 1881-1887. | State Historical Society of Iowa, Library | |
| creatorOf | Haynes, Henry W. (Henry Williamson), 1831-1912. Henry W. Haynes papers, 1805-1912. | Massachusetts Historical Society |
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| associatedWith | Haynes, Henry W. (Henry Williamson), 1831-1912. | person |
| associatedWith | Moorehead, Warren King, 1866-1939. | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Consulate (Ghent, Belgium) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Consulate (Nantes, France) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Consulate (Nice, France) | corporateBody |
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Birth 1832
Death 1902
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