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William R. Ellis letter
Collection — Folder: S2647
Identifier: S2647
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a photocopy of a December 19, 1863 letter written by William R. Ellis from Bridgeport, Alabama while serving with the 48th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War. The letter is addressed to "Dear Sister Em" and Ellis mentions that he's marched over 300 miles, fought in a battle, and was uncertain where they'd go next. He also notes that the "soldier boys" had received new clothes and comments on the cold weather.
Dates:
1863/12/19
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
William R. Haddon collection
Collection — Folder: S0561
Identifier: S0561
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a typed copy of a letter which William R. Haddon wrote, on July 4, 1853, to Col. Davis. The letter is a response to some unfavorable communications he had received regarding the actions of the 2nd Indiana Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, during the Battle of Buena Vista. He discusses the reasons and orders for retreat, actions of Gen. Lane, Major Cravens, Moberly, Major Dicks, Col. Bowles, Lieut, Kunkle, Maj. Bradford, and [Leut] Robinson. He praised the courage and...
Dates:
1853/07/04
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
William R. Holloway articles and correspondence
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0644
Scope and Contents
This collection includes articles and correspondence from William R. Holloway in Indianapolis, Indiaan ranging from circa 1882 to 1896 regarding the U.S. Civil War and personal correspondence.
Dates:
circa 1882-1896
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
William R. Holloway letter
Collection — Folder: S3350
Identifier: S3350
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a June 11, 1861 letter written by W.R. Holloway, private secretary of Indiana Governor Oliver P. Morton, and sent to a Colonel Miller in response to Miller's request to the governor for a regiment appointment for his friend. Holloway also mentioned that once "one company reports from your county in accordance with the Militia Law you will be appointed" and that Governor Morton had gone to New York.
Dates:
1861/06/11
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
William R. Holloway letter book
Collection
Identifier: V476
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
William R. Hunt letter
Collection — Folder: S2573
Identifier: S2573
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a photocopy of a transcription of the original Civil War era letter. Both the transcription and photocopy were created before February 1980. The letter was authored shortly after the Battle of Stones River, early in January 1863. Also photocopied are a photo of William R. Hunt, the author, and brief military personnel notes taken from a reference work at Rushville Public Library. The donor, Georgia Hunt Headlee, includes a brief family genealogy, showing her...
Dates:
1863/01/03
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
William R. Johnson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0739
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of autographed, signed letters and a diary from William R. Johnson in the United States and the Phillipines ranging from 1898 to 1902 regarding war and family matters.
Dates:
1898-1902
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
William R. Lowes letters
Collection — Folder: S0856
Identifier: S0856
Scope and Contents
There are 26 items in this collection, all letters with the exception of one small envelope addressed to: “Mrs. Rhoda A. Lowes, Acton, Marion County, Ind.” Joe E. Lowes wrote to his brother on September 23, 1861 and said he was gratified to be an uncle of a girl, although his favorite name was Eveline. He tells about a muddy march, but does not say where.D. H. Stoops wrote to Lieutenant Lowes from the City General Hospital in Indianapolis, on July 20, 1864, saying that he and the...
Dates:
1861-1864
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
William R. Overlease collection on Indiana State Parks
Collection
Identifier: L243
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials compiled by naturalist, William R. Overlease, regarding Spring Mill State Park, Brown County State Park, McCormick’s Creek State Park, and Turkey Run State Park. The collection includes correspondence, pamphlets, reports, notes, postcards, and some photographs ranging from Materials are grouped by park.There is also an oversize collection containing a Spring Mill Village State Park planting plan, dated May 1932 and a Bloomington,...
Dates:
1914-1977
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
William R. Overlease oversize collection
Collection — Folder: OBD033
Identifier: OBD033
Dates:
1932-1950
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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