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Williams, James D. (James Douglas), 1808-1880

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Hoosier Hall of Fame lantern slides

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: P016
Scope and Contents This collection includes glass lantern slides created by McIntosh Steropticon Company of Chicago, Illinois from circa 1916 showing male historical figures from Indiana, most likely used for a lecture or some type of display during the Indiana centennial.
Dates: circa 1916

James D. Williams collection

 Collection — Folder: S1424
Identifier: S1424
Scope and Contents This collection contains 4 items related to James D. Williams in Indiana ranging from 1876 to 1880: (1) an April 20, 1876 letter from Thomas R. Cobb to Honorable James D. Williams informing him that he was selected as the Democratic candidate for governor for the next October election; (2) an April 29, 1876 letter from J. D. Williams to Honorable T. R. Cobb, chairman of the Democratic State Convention, in Vincennes, accepting the nomination; (3) an April 25, 1879 certificate signed by James D....
Dates: 1876-1880