Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901
Person
Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin Franklin Stevens letter
Collection — Folder: S1249
Identifier: S1249
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises one photocopied letter from Benjamin Harrison in Washington, D.C. to Benjamin Franklin Stevens in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 20, 1886, regarding Harrison's political campaign and a request for Stevens' assistance with the campaign and with preventing voter fraud.
Dates:
1886
Benjamin Harrison clippings collection
Collection — Folder: OBC195
Identifier: OBC195
Scope and Contents
This collection contains newspaper clippings regarding Benjamin Harrison ranging from 1888 to 1901. Some include news coverage of his funeral.
Dates:
1888-1901
Benjamin Harrison collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1178
Scope and Contents
The collection contains three scrapbooks of clippings compiled by Harrison’s son, Russell. The clippings document the death of Benjamin Harrison. A fourth scrapbook contains clippings regarding Harrison’s Southern Tour of the United States in the Spring of 1891. There are items related to various memorials to Benjamin Harrison following his death as well as a short biographical pamphlet and information on a full-length biography written by Harry Sievers in the 1950s.
Dates:
1891-1953
Benjamin Harrison collection
Collection
Identifier: L063
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection consists of invoices and receipts for Benjamin Harrison’s personal and household expenses in Indianapolis, Indiana (1893-1897) and for expenses incurred in the construction of his Indianapolis home (1874-1875).The correspondence includes Harrison’s letter (1896-1900) to his law partner, W. H. H. Miller, regarding Republican Party politics, Harrison’s work in the Venezuelan boundary dispute, investments, and family and personal matters; letters regarding a...
Dates:
1852-1900
Benjamin Harrison funeral photographs
Collection — Folder: SP104
Identifier: SP104
Scope and Contents
This collection includes black-and-white photographs from the day of Benjamin Harrisons's funeral in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 16 and 17, 1901, depicting the exteriors of the Indiana Statehouse where Harrison's body lay in state in on the 16th and the Harrison house on the day of the funeral on March 17th. The images show parade formations and crowds lined up to enter the Indiana Statehouse as the casket was carried inside, as well as pallbearers conveying the coffin out of the Harrisons'...
Dates:
1901 March 16-17
Benjamin Harrison Home collection
Collection — Folder: S0055
Identifier: S0055
Scope and Contents
The collection contains brochures about the President Benjamin Harrison Home, a program for the 1974 rededication, and a tour script.
Dates:
1941-1976
Billy D. Caudell political memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: L239
Scope and Contents
This collection includes advertising items from political campaigns, including a hat, buttons, a stuffed plush talking donkey, a cocktail glass with logo, cigarettes and a cigarette carrying case, a pen, medallions, and photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt ranging from 1935 to 1996 regarding political campaigns and historical events.
Dates:
1935-1996
Charles A. Suffrins correspondence
Collection — Folder: S1273
Identifier: S1273
Scope and Contents
Charles A. Suffrins wrote his memoirs in pencil on ten sheets of paper, which are difficult to read. However, much of the information is in the Indianapolis Sunday Star article dated April 26, 1931, entitled "Kaleidoscope of State History Found In Notes of Late Charles A. Suffrins." This article is the last item in the collection. Charles worked for the Indianapolis Journal, edited by Harry Stewart New (1858-1937), with whom he corresponded. Among the letters are ones by two presidents....
Dates:
1885-1931
Clarence R. Rhodes scrapbook
Collection — Folder: S1831
Identifier: S1831
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the scrapbook of Clarence R. Rhodes containing material ranging from 1875 to 1942. The numerous mounted newspaper clippings concern the administrations of President Grover Cleveland and President Benjamin Harrison and stories about their families, cabinet members and other political appointees. Histories and stories about a variety of other topics include criminal cases, the U.S. Civil War, and the centennial celebration of President George Washington’s inauguration....
Dates:
1875-1942
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
