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Albert Allen collection
Collection — Folder: S3245
Identifier: S3245
Scope and Contents
This collection contains papers that relate to Albert Allen's service in the 55th and 133rd regiments of the Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the U.S. Civil War ranging from 1864 to 1913, including a discharge certificate (1864), a handwritten testimony of Allen's discharge, and three pension documents from 1912 to 1913. There are also two unidentified portrait photographs.
Dates:
1864-1913
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Cecil Beeson collection on Albert Woolson
Collection — Folder: S2796
Identifier: S2796
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photocopies primarily on the life and military service of Albert Woolson. There is correspondence from Cecil Beeson in his acquisition of the papers, an article on the life of Albert Woolson, and copies of Woolson's military record, death certificate, and pension documents. The collection was created between 1956 and 1982.
Dates:
1956-1982
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Chittenden family collection
Collection
Identifier: L031
Scope and Contents
The collection contains the correspondence between George F. and Amanda Chittenden during their engagement and during the U.S. Civil War. The letters written during the Civil War discuss health conditions, army life, the siege of Vicksburg, life and politics in Indiana, and Confederate prisoners at Camp Morton. Also included are letters to Amanda Chittenden from family members and to George Chittenden regarding Republican politics, his work with the Indiana Hospital for the Insane, and other...
Dates:
1837-1913
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Civil War pension claim book
Collection — Volume: 270
Identifier: V270
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a record book used to document information ranging from 1887 to 1891 regarding pension claims in Clark County, Indiana. Most claims are identified with either Maring and Slusher or Maring, Slusher and Company, but a few note Evans, Jewel and Company as the claimant's representative. A number of the claims are for soldiers who had served in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Illinois regiments. There are more than 30 claims by African-American soldiers and widows regarding...
Dates:
1887-1891
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Civil War pensioners ledger
Collection — Volume: V394
Identifier: V394
Scope and Contents
This ledger contains records of pension claims for Civil War veterans and widows in Indiana. There are entries dated from 1908 to 1918 divided into alphabetical sections by tabs. An individual entry includes the pensioner's or applicant's name, his or her residence, number of case (varies), company, regiment, and remarks on status.
Dates:
1908-1918
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Clement R. Strahan collection
Collection — Folder: S1853
Identifier: S1853
Scope and Contents
This collection includes pages 225-255 from Clement R. Stahan's copy of the revised edition of Manual of the Civil War and Key to the Grand Army of the Republic and Kindred Societies, a book written by J. Worth Carnahan and published by the U.S. Army and Navy Historical Association in 1899. The collection includes an army discharge certificate filled out by Strahan with information regarding his February 18, 1866 discharge (p.225); an unused honorable discharge...
Dates:
1899-1902
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
David Hutchinson papers
Collection — Folder: S707
Identifier: S0707
Scope and Contents
This collection includes autographed, signed letters from David Hutchinson, official documents of affirmation from A. G. Smith and M. M. Daily , court documents, official documents from Oliver P. Morton, official document from United States Army offices, a will, a typed transcript of a letter by S. Aug. Arnold, and a diploma in Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Tennessee and Washington, D.C., ranging from 1836 to 1896 regarding professional accreditations, military service, pension and family and business...
Dates:
1836-1896
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Edward W. Nicholson papers
Collection — Folder: S1554
Identifier: S1554
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of certificates, statements, letters, affidavits, transcripts of marraige and death records, and muster rolls relating to the Civil War veteran's pension of Edward W. Nicholson and his widow Emily Ellen Nicholson, ranging from 1861 to 1915.
Dates:
1861-1915
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Horan family papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0682
Scope and Contents
This collection includes family letters from Ireland (1825-1840); letters of introduction for Horan written by Irish businessmen to acquaintances in the the United States (1836); tax receipts, merchant licenses, a will, naturalization papers, and other papers of Michael and Mary Horan from Kosciusko County, Indiana (1837-1858); Civil War veterans' papers and pension papers of Hiram F. Berst (1863-1888); Berst's certificates from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Patriarchal Circle and the...
Dates:
1825-1888
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Jacob Snider collection
Collection — Folder: S1790
Identifier: S1790
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photocopies of Civil War records from the National Archives. These records specifically relate to the military service of Jacob Snider and provide support of the claim of Alfred Miller, guardian, for benefits for Jacob Snider’s minor children, under provisions of an act of Congress (approved July 14, 1862) granting pensions to children of deceased veterans. Most of the photocopied documents are muster rolls. Exceptions are an enlistment form, hospital records, and a...
Dates:
1862-1867
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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