James H. Luther collection
Collection
Identifier: L094
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily contains Luther family correspondence, including Civil War letters from James H. Luther's three sons while in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Tennessee. Also included are letters from Luther's children working in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado, and California, as well as letters written to James’ wife while attempting to establish a business in San Francisco, California (1869–1870). Additional correspondence includes letters from John E. Luther to his father while visiting family, including Abraham Smith, and letters from grandchildren in California and Colorado.
Dates
- 1861-1889
Creator
- Luther, James H. (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
James H. Luther was a farmer and businessman in Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana from 1849 to 1893. Luther also worked as the Lake County Auditor from 1860 to 1868, while active in the Spiritualist movement. James Luther had three sons: John E. Luther, Amos Origen Luther, and Albert W. Luther.
John Luther fought as a private and lieutenant in the 20th Indiana Regiment during the U.S. Civil War, serving in Virginia from 1861 to 1864. Following the war, he Luther worked for McCormick Reaper Company in Galesburg, Illinois and Indianapolis from 1868 to 1879.
Amos Origen Luther served as a corporal in the 20th Indiana Regiment during the Civil War with his brother John. After the war, Amos worked as agent and engineer for railroad companies in Kokomo, Indiana, St. Louis, Missouri, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and in Colorado.
Albert W. Luther served as a musician in the 20th Indiana Regiment, and with the 151st Indiana Regiment, serving in Tennessee. Following the war, Albert worked as a laborer in Chicago, Illinois, and as a printer in Lincoln, Winchester, and Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; and Modesto, California.
John Luther fought as a private and lieutenant in the 20th Indiana Regiment during the U.S. Civil War, serving in Virginia from 1861 to 1864. Following the war, he Luther worked for McCormick Reaper Company in Galesburg, Illinois and Indianapolis from 1868 to 1879.
Amos Origen Luther served as a corporal in the 20th Indiana Regiment during the Civil War with his brother John. After the war, Amos worked as agent and engineer for railroad companies in Kokomo, Indiana, St. Louis, Missouri, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and in Colorado.
Albert W. Luther served as a musician in the 20th Indiana Regiment, and with the 151st Indiana Regiment, serving in Tennessee. Following the war, Albert worked as a laborer in Chicago, Illinois, and as a printer in Lincoln, Winchester, and Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; and Modesto, California.
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 George W. Frederich on 1931/05/11.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed by Brent Abercrombie during June 2011.
Creator
- Luther, James H. (Person)
- Title
- James H. Luther 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
