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Schellschmidt family biographies
Collection — Folder: S1911
Identifier: S1911
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of three biographies, one of Adolph Schellschmidt, one of Berta Schellschmidt, and one of Emma Schellschmidt. Adolph's biography was cut from an unidentified publication and is dated July 10, 1897; Bertha's and Emma's biographies have both been written in pencil on two pieces of note paper (one sheet to each subject). The two remaining items in the collection are a list of names, places, and amounts, possibly for musical engagements of Adolph Schellschmidt,...
Dates:
circa 1897
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Silas H. Farry biographical sketch
Collection — Folder: S2316
Identifier: S2316
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a six-page handwritten biographical sketch of Silas H. Farry. Transcribed by an unknown author from Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana by A. L. Kingman, published 1883 (pp. 48-49). The biography includes information about Farry's parents, his wive's parents, and his children. The sketch was written on sheets of paper with the letterhead for Archie F. Young, painter and decorator of Chicago, Illinois from the 1910s. Archibald...
Dates:
1883-circa 1910
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
"Sketches of Western Adventure: Comprising a Biographical Narrative of the Life of Jacob Upp" manuscript
Collection — Folder: S1333
Identifier: S1333
Scope and Contents
This photocopied, 30-page manuscript tells the story of a father and son, Jacob and John Upp, who were both captured by Indians. The original manuscript was created in 1851.
An accompanied affidavit certifies the item as an exact and true copy of the original book, signed "Lula Fisher" on May 10, 1935.
An accompanied affidavit certifies the item as an exact and true copy of the original book, signed "Lula Fisher" on May 10, 1935.
Dates:
1935
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Sluyter-Dibra family collection
Collection
Identifier: L554
Scope and Contents
This collection includes newspaper clippings, public record documents, photographs, biographical notes, and other family documents regarding the Sluyter-Dibra family of White County, Indiana ranging from 1839 to 2007. The bulk of the clippings, public records, and documents are photocopies and a large number of the photographs are unidentified. Some items of note include publicity photographs, vaudeville artist cards, and manager instructions for "Mighty" Cameron Bennett's escape...
Dates:
1839-2007
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Stephen S. Harding biographical clippings
Collection — Folder: S0587
Identifier: S0587
Scope and Contents
This collection includes clippings from Kate Milner Rabb's column from 1928 regarding Stephen S. Harding's letters from 1862 to 1865.
Dates:
1928
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Susan M. Ketcham papers
Collection — Folder: S0773
Identifier: S0773
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a handwritten narrative by Susan M. Ketcham regarding her grandfather, Samuel Merrill, and her mother, Jane Merrill, circa March 15, 1925. Along with brief biographical information, Ketcham relates her mother's story about traveling with her father when he moved the state treasury from Corydon to Indianapolis and she also describes how Mr. Merrill traveled around the state as a bank examiner.
Dates:
circa 1925/03/14
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Susan Wallace collection
Collection — Folder: S1352
Identifier: S1352
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, both photocopies as well as 4 original letters from Susan Wallace ranging from 1861 to 1892, regarding the U.S. Civil War, family life, her husband's writing career, and politics. There are also a hand-written biography of Susan E. Wallace, beginning with her birth in 1830, and continuing through 1874 and two newspaper clippings, one from The Inter Ocean (undated) and one labeled Triple...
Dates:
1861-1892
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Theodore Stempfel collection
Collection — Folder: S1246
Identifier: S1246
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises a 42-page manuscript written by Theodore Stempfel circa 1935 regarding the two German sculptors, Karl Bitter and Rudolf Schwarz, the creators of the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Indianapolis, Indiana, whom he knew personally. Eberhard Reichmann edited this manuscript for publication in 2002 for publication on the 100th anniversary of the monument's dedication.
Dates:
circa 1935
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Thomas Scattergood Teas biography
Collection — Folder: S1291
Identifier: S1291
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises biographical materials and a personal narrative from Thomas Scattergood Teas of Henry County, Indiana ranging from 1917 to 1941, regarding his family and early life.
Dates:
1917-1941
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
W. H. H. Terrell, "Governor Oliver P. Morton" essays
Collection — Folder: S1913
Identifier: S1913
Scope and Contents
This collection includes handwritten drafts of essays by William H. H. Terrell regarding Governor Oliver P. Morton. Written in pencil and ink (circa 1870s), the topics covered include difficulties with a man named Watson (most likely Peter H. Watson) at the War Department who wouldn't give Terrell an audience and resulting in Governor Morton having to leave his meeting with President Lincoln to resolve the matter; Governor Morton's proposal to Lincoln to raise a force of men to open the...
Dates:
circa 1870s
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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