Horace Conine collection
Collection — Folder: S285
Identifier: S0285
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two photocopies of letters. The first is from Horace Conine to his sone Benton, who was serving in his stead during the Civil War. The letter largely speaks of activity on the family farm and the desire for his son to return. Benton's younger brother appends a short note to the end of the letter.
The second letter is from Emily Baker, niece of Horace, to Nellie Husted, daughter of Myron Conine. The letter speaks of baby items sent along with the letter and the return of a pair of shoes.
The second letter is from Emily Baker, niece of Horace, to Nellie Husted, daughter of Myron Conine. The letter speaks of baby items sent along with the letter and the return of a pair of shoes.
Dates
- 1865-1898
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
Horace Conine was a farmer and resident of DeKalb County, Indiana during the Civil War. He was drafted to serve, but as he had a family to care for and he hired his son, Benton to serve in his stead.
Emily Baker was the niece of Horace Conine and was married to an East Coast railroad magnate.
Emily Baker was the niece of Horace Conine and was married to an East Coast railroad magnate.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
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 Mrs. Lavon Wilcox on 1975/05.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2014/06/25 by Keenan Salla. EAD finding aid created 2014/06/25 by Keenan Salla.
- Title
- Horace Conine collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
