Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
Person
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel D. Pratt collection
Collection
Identifier: L128
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of Daniel D. Pratt’s legal and political papers from the period 1831 to 1877. His legal papers include correspondence, briefs, legal and financial documents, and notes regarding his cases in Logansport and northern Indiana, including both criminal and civil cases. The collection also contains papers regarding collection of debts for eastern law firms and papers related to the settlement of the estate of Senator John Tipton. Additionally, there are...
Dates:
1816-1901
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Daniel D. Pratt collection
Isaac Jenkinson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0720
Scope and Contents
This collection includes letters to and fron Isaac Jenkinson with politicians and acquaintances in Washington, D.C., Indiana, and other parts of the United States ranging from 1869 to 1920 regarding national politics, education, various personal and professional matters, and his writings on Aaron Burr. There are two certificates regarding the appointment of Jenkinson as U.S. consul to Glasgow, Scotland, Great Britain and its acknowledgement by the British government in 1869 (OBC157).
Dates:
1869-1920
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Isaac Jenkinson papers
John Collett collection
Collection — Folder: S211
Identifier: S0211
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a letter from the faculty of Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana to United States President James A. Garfield on March 7, 1881 regarding endorsing State Geologist John Collett for the Commission of Agriculture.
Dates:
1881
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John Collett collection
John North collection
Collection
Identifier: S3506
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a wedding invitation, menu, newspaper clipping, letter, and scrapbook from John North ranging from 1878 to 1937 about local affairs, passing of local residents, political elections, and President James Garfield.
There is also an oversize marriage certificate for John North and Martha J. Bodine dated September 21, 1876.
There is also an oversize marriage certificate for John North and Martha J. Bodine dated September 21, 1876.
Dates:
1878-1937
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John North collection
William H. Blodgett scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: L372
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two scrapbooks from William H. Blodgett in Anderson, New Castle, and Richmond, Indiana; Illinois; and elsewhere in the United States, ranging from 1858 to 1895 and undated. The scrapbooks contain correspondence, checks, advertisement cards, newspaper clippings, programs, and a ribbon. The first scrapbook (1858-1884, 1895) concerns numerous topics, including politics, business, religion, crime, sports, temperance, police corruption, and other current and local events...
Dates:
1858-1895
