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James M. Reeder collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S1102

Scope and Contents This collection contains information relating to the Wabash and Erie Canal. There are three receipts from 1850 giving various amounts for work on the Canal. A letter from J. L. Williams, dated December 23, 1856, sums up the repair expenses for the year. Two hand-written sheets list property belonging to the trust on District No. 5, Wabash and Erie Canal, dated January 1, 1859. Some of the items listed are shovels, nails, crow bar, picks, wooden buckets, and wheel barrows. There are notations...

Dates: 1849-1859

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Jefferson C. Davis collection

Collection

Identifier: L041

Scope and Contents The collection primarily consists of Jefferson C. Davis’s official military papers. During Davis’s time as quartermaster, the papers include receipts, bills, requisitions, and other documents relating to his Indianapolis based post (1861). As an officer in the field, Davis’s papers include official correspondence regarding duties, copies of telegrams to Gen. John C. Fremont, and military inspection reports sent to him while with the 14th Army Corps (1861–1865). The collection also contains...

Dates: 1849-1875

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Jeremiah Johnson papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S0723

Scope and Contents This collection includes autographed, signed documents from Jeremiah Johnson and others in Indiana ranging from 1813 to 1851 and undated regarding receipts, promissory notes, contracts, land documents, and business and personal correspondence. There is also an oversize folder of materials ranging from 1822 to 1849 (OB218).

Dates: 1813-1851, undated

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

John B. Vorhies collection

Collection

Identifier: L170

Scope and Contents This collection includes correspondence, receipts, postcards, invitations, bank books, and poll books from John B. Vorhies and son, Dow, in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana ranging from 1882 to 1933 regarding personal matters, local Democratic politics, and business matters (payment of bills, etc.).

Dates: 1882-1933

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

John Dragoo collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S0374

Scope and Contents Collection consists primarily of Civil War letters, other correspondence, newspaper clippings, writings, and receipts from John Dragoo and the Dragoo family in Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Washington, D.C. ranging from 1861 to 1929, regarding military service, current events, family news, and daily life.

Dates: 1861-1929

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

John Gavet collection

Collection — Folder: S0506

Identifier: S0507

Scope and Contents The collection consists of a bill, written out by John Gavet, to Jonathan Barritt for $15.87 for various alcoholic beverages sold on January 1, 1824.

Dates: 1824/01/01

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

John Hart papers

Collection — Folder: S605

Identifier: S0605

Scope and Contents This collection includes photocopies of the personal papers and letters of John Hart, William Hart and other family members, ranging from 1848 to 1935. Some of the photocopied items are illegible.

Dates: 1848-1935

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

John L. Coburn collection

Collection

Identifier: L034

Scope and Contents The collection includes nine of John Coburn’s letter books (V059) ranging from 1879 to 1903, chiefly relating to his Indianapolis law practice, but also including letters on Republican Party politics, local civic activities, and Indiana history; correspondence regarding political appointments, and his work on banking and military affairs; other correspondence regarding politics; correspondence and financial papers relating to the settlement of the estate of Augustus Coburn, including papers...

Dates: 1813-1904

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

John Ott papers

Collection — Folder: S1034

Identifier: S1034

Scope and Contents This collection includes personal business papers of the Ott family, receipts, price lists and inventories of furniture for the L.W. Ott Manufacturing Company, and a clipping from a German language newspaper ranging from 1864 to 1905. Related materials to this collection include three account books for Ott's furniture company, with one volume also containing his daybook of personal accounts ranging from 1858 to 1907.

Dates: 1864-1905

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

John S. Spann and Company collection

Collection — Folder: S1588

Identifier: S1588

Scope and Contents This collection includes a number of receipts issued to the John S. Spann and Company from various Indianapolis service and supply companies ranging from 1880 to 1993. Also included are several receipts made out to H. J. Spann (1893 to 1894) and an Indiana Bicycle Company warranty certificate (circa 1890s).

Dates: 1880-1894

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

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James M. Reeder collection

Jefferson C. Davis collection

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John B. Vorhies collection

John Dragoo collection

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John Ott papers

John S. Spann and Company collection

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