Biographical pamphlets, 1888-1889
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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 federal appointment for his son, Russell B. Harrison (1875-1881); letters and invitations relating to the Harrison’s social life in Washington, D.C. (1889-1893); copies of letters to Judge R. S. Taylor; and scattered letters regarding politics and Harrison’s writings. Other items include notebooks containing names and notes on political supporters (1881); campaign materials and programs from Harrison’s presidential campaign and inauguration (1888-1889); two articles written by Harrison about life in the White House (1897); biographical pamphlets printed during his presidential campaign and shortly after he was elected (1888-1889); and the “Catalogue of Library and Index to Vocal and Instrumental Music” by Lizzie S. Lord, Caroline Scott Harrison’s niece (1866).
The collection is organized into correspondence, speeches, other printed materials, and financial records. The correspondence, speeches, and financial records are organized chronologically as is each type of printed material.
There is also an oversize folder containing "The Presidents Home: Portraits of the Family and Biographical Sketches" booklet and Mortgage and Russell B. Harrison special passport, 1888-1889 (OB165).
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 federal appointment for his son, Russell B. Harrison (1875-1881); letters and invitations relating to the Harrison’s social life in Washington, D.C. (1889-1893); copies of letters to Judge R. S. Taylor; and scattered letters regarding politics and Harrison’s writings. Other items include notebooks containing names and notes on political supporters (1881); campaign materials and programs from Harrison’s presidential campaign and inauguration (1888-1889); two articles written by Harrison about life in the White House (1897); biographical pamphlets printed during his presidential campaign and shortly after he was elected (1888-1889); and the “Catalogue of Library and Index to Vocal and Instrumental Music” by Lizzie S. Lord, Caroline Scott Harrison’s niece (1866).
The collection is organized into correspondence, speeches, other printed materials, and financial records. The correspondence, speeches, and financial records are organized chronologically as is each type of printed material.
There is also an oversize folder containing "The Presidents Home: Portraits of the Family and Biographical Sketches" booklet and Mortgage and Russell B. Harrison special passport, 1888-1889 (OB165).
Dates
- 1852-1900
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.35 Cubic Feet (4 manuscript boxes, 1 medium oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901 (Person)
- From the Collection: Allison, William B. (William Boyd), 1829-1908 (Person)
- From the Collection: Bristow, Benjamin Helm, 1832-1896 (Person)
- From the Collection: Burchard, Horatio C. (Horatio Chapin), 1825-1908 (Person)
- From the Collection: Cale, Howard,-1904. (Person)
- From the Collection: Clarkson, James Sullivan, 1842-1918 (Person)
- From the Collection: Conkling, Roscoe, 1829-1888 (Person)
- From the Collection: Embree, Lucius C., 1853-1932 (Person)
- From the Collection: Evans, Walter, 1842-1923 (Person)
- From the Collection: Hawley, Joseph R. (Joseph Roswell), 1826-1905 (Person)
- From the Collection: Kimball, Nathan, 1823?-1898 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lord, Elizabeth Scott -1889 (Person)
- From the Collection: Michener, Louis T. (Louis Theodore), 1848-1928 (Person)
- From the Collection: Miller, John Franklin, 1831-1886 (Person)
- From the Collection: Miller, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1840-1917 (Person)
- From the Collection: Morton, Levi P. (Levi Parsons), 1824-1920 (Person)
- From the Collection: Morton, Oliver P. (Oliver Perry), 1823-1877 (Person)
- From the Collection: Rogers, Henry D. (Henry Darwin), 1808-1866 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shryock, K. G. (Kline Godfrey), 1811-1895 (Person)
- From the Collection: Taylor, Robert S. (Robert Stewart), 1838-1918 (Person)
- From the Collection: Windom, William, 1827-1891 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
