In the mid-19th century, an interesting figure appeared in Lawrence County: George Donaldson - Scottish citizen, world traveler, early conservationist. When he died in Scotland without an Indiana-recognized will, he left behind over 180 acres filled with virgin forest, fauna and caves that called to Indiana University researchers. Hear more about this intriguing legal battle over land that is now part of Indiana’s beautiful Spring Mill State Park.
Dina Kellams, Director of University Archives, gives this presentation.
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