Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Marion County, Indiana history drawing prints
Collection — Folder: S2571
Identifier: S2571
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 35 undated prints of drawings put from an unknown artist depicting scenes and places in the Indianapolis and Marion County history, which are as follows:1. Two pioneer hunters where Fall Creek meets White River (1800s)
2. Four riders on horses with covered wagon on trail (mid-1800s)
3. Surveying the new state capitol (1820)
4. Four men meeting about planning of Indianapolis (1820-1821)
5. Governor Jennings and wife on horseback going to Washington, D.C....
Dates:
undated
Schuyler Colfax collection
Collection
Identifier: L036
Scope and Contents
The majority of the collection consists of Schuyler Colfax's correspondence from 1841 to 1884 regarding Whig and Republican Party politics in Indiana and nationally. Also included are letters from Indiana officers in the U.S. Civil War regarding promotions and assignments; Colfax's letters on routine business as Speaker of the House and Vice President; his letters regarding speaking engagements; letters to his wife regarding his role in the "Credit Mobilier" affair in 1875; and letters...
Dates:
1782-1970
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Schuyler Colfax collection
Verne Patty manuscript
Collection — Folder: S2333
Identifier: S2333
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an undated, copy of a three-page manuscript written by Verne Patty of Hamilton County, Indiana, regarding Captain W. D. Wilson, head of the Indiana Capitol Police, possibly for a newspaper as Patty encourages readers to visit with Captain Wilson, while visiting the Indiana State Capitol.
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Verne Patty manuscript
