"Treasures," autobiography of Norman Wilkins, 2020

File — Box: 8

Identifier: MSS-SM 050

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Small Collections are a grouping of small archival acquisitions from many different sources. More detailed notes about the scope, contents, and history of each small collection may be found at the file level. The collections are housed and described together for administrative purposes.

Dates

Creation: 2020

Creator

Wilkins, Norman, 1935-2023 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. When requesting access to a small collection, please include the File Identifier (eg. MSS-SM ###) in your request.

Biographical Note

A life-long Indiana resident, Norman Wilkins received his bachelor’s degree in Radio/Television from Butler University in 1957. He also served as an adjunct professor in the Butler College of Communication for 21 years. The bulk of this collection is about his family; however, it also tells the history of Indiana and Butler University, specifically about Butler sports. Wilkens was very active as an alumnus and in 2017 received the Butler Medal from the Butler University Alumni Association. He received a key to the city of Indianapolis in 2000 and worked with multiple presidents and their campaigns. Norman Wilkins passed away in August 2023.

Extent

0.125 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Norman Wilkens to Butler University Libraries in 2020.

Bibliography

Source: “Norman Wilkens Obituary,” Tribute Archive, last accessed 2023 December 07, https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/28827028/norman-wilkens.