Letter from Thomas H. Neilson

Subject(s): Encyclopedias and dictionaries, History

Thomas H. Neilson writes about “The South in the Building of the Nation,” an encyclopedia written by experts in their respective fields. Themes included in the encyclopedia are history of the Southern states, political history, social life, economics, literature, fiction, poetry, art, music, oratory, and biographies of significant figures. Neilson includes the prices of encyclopedias. He includes a prospectus and order forms for those interested in purchasing a copy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-06

Creator(s)

Neilson, Thomas H. (Thomas Hall), 1841-1921

Recipient

Unknown

Language

English

Period

Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)

Page Count

1

Production Method

Typed

Record Type

Image

Resource Type

Letter

Rights

These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.

Citation

Cite this Record

Chicago:

Letter from Thomas H. Neilson. [June 6, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o304785. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Neilson, Thomas H. (Thomas Hall), 1841-1921. Letter from Thomas H. Neilson. [6 Jun. 1911]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o304785.

APA:

Neilson, Thomas H. (Thomas Hall), 1841-1921., [1911, June 6]. Letter from Thomas H. Neilson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o304785.

Cite this Collection

Chicago:

Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.

APA:

Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.