Joseph Beeler collection
Collection
Identifier: L014
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of family letters of the Beeler family ranging from 1823 to 1850. The letters relate to family activities, description of Illinois legislature, and general correspondence. The collection also contains two letters from a World War I soldier. Also included in the collection are several volumes: diaries of George M. Beeler (Joseph's son), Joseph Beeler's account book (1836–1849), Fielding Beeler's account books (1847–1879), records of the Northport and Mars Hill Gravel Road Company (1863–1890), records from the Spring Valley Road Company (1863–1890), copies of Fielding Beeler’s diaries (1845–1847), school copy books (1860–1869), farm leases, and indentures for Joseph Beeler (1834–1851).
Dates
- 1778-1890s
Creator
- Beeler, Joseph, 1797-1851 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Joseph Beeler (1797–1851) was a farmer and stockbreeder in Decatur Township (Marion County) from 1822–1851. Joseph’s son, Fielding Beeler (1823–1895), was a farmer, businessman, and officer of the Marion County Agricultural Society. He was also a member of the Republican Party, who served in the Indiana House of Representatives in 1868.
Extent
0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Fielding Beeler during 1936, 1939, 1942, 1946 and 1950.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed by Brent Abercrombie during 2009/10.
- Agriculture -- Indiana
- Businesspeople -- Indiana
- Correspondence
- Crime
- Crime prevention -- Societies, etc.
- Decatur (Ind.)
- Farmers -- Indiana
- Gravel roads
- Horse stealing -- Indiana
- Illinois
- Indiana -- Politics and government
- Indiana. General Assembly
- Indianapolis (Ind.)
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Marion County (Ind.)
- Massachusetts
- Missouri
- Northport and Mars Hill Gravel Road Company (Marion County, Ind.)
- Politicians -- Indiana
- Politics and government
- Republican Party (Ind.)
- Road construction
- Spring Valley Road Company (Marion County, Ind.)
- Transportation -- Indiana
- Vigilance committees -- Indiana
- Wisconsin
- World War, 1914-1918
Creator
- Beeler, Joseph, 1797-1851 (Person)
- Title
- Joseph Beeler collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
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
