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James D. Davidson collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0334
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photostats and typed copies of letters sent to James D. Davidson by his brothers, Alexander Davidson and Charles Baker (C.B.), his nephew Preston Davidson, and other Indiana residents regarding family news, economic conditions, elections, secession, slavery, the Civil War, money issues, and Noah Noble's estate. Also included are letters sent to other Davidson family members, three letters sent to C.H. and W.S. McCormick from an A.D. Hagen (?) regarding McCormick reaper...
Dates:
1837-1866
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
James Nelson Shepherd collection
Collection
Identifier: L311
Scope and Contents
This collection contains James Nelson Shepherd's Bible (1855); his pocket diary (1861-1866) with entries from his service in the Civil War and his personal accounts; his letters to his fiancée, Arminda Rhyan of New Goshen, Vigo County, Indiana and a couple of her needlepoint items, with one using human hair (1860-1862); Civil War letters to Shepherd from his brothers, Thomas E. Shepherd of the 31st Indiana and Edgar M. Shepherd from home (1862); Shepherd's farm ledgers (1864-1866), including...
Dates:
1855-1958, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
James S. Terwilliger collection
Collection — Folder: S1295
Identifier: S1295
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photocopies of letters and papers regarding James S. Terwilliger in Indiana, Ohio and Arkansas, ranging from 1838 to 1890, regarding family life and business concerns.
Dates:
1838-1890
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Jamison family photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P023
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs from the Jamison family in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, and Pennsylvania. ranging from circa 1860s to circa 1906 and undated regarding individual family members and unidentified people. One of the photographs of Ella C. Jamison has an obituary attached to the back.
Dates:
circa 1860s-circa 1906, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Janice Musselman collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1003
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photocopies of poems, songs, scriptures and corrrespondence of the Mallery, Sallee, and Emmons families (1834 -1892). Several letters are written by Moses E. Sallee while he was with Company L, Indiana 8th Cavalry Regiment during the U.S. Civil War. Also included is the account book of J.M. Mallery of Noblesville, Indiana is (1835-1858). Some of the photocopies are illegible.
Dates:
1834-1892, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Jerry Barker letters
Collection — Folder: S0067
Identifier: S0067
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a series of letters written by Civil War soldier Jerry Barker to his brother, Joe, who was living in Indianapolis, ranging from 1862 to 1863. The letters discuss daily life in a Union soldiers’ encampment and the economic difficulties of being a soldier.
Dates:
1862-1863
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Jesse Kilgour Dubois papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0384
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of correspondence and political and business papers from Jesse Kilgour Dubois ranging from 1830 to 1920 pertaining to his work as Illinois Receiver of Public Moneys (1849-1853), his land investments and interests in land drainage (1840s-1850s); the Illinois State Auditor's office and the presidential campaigns of 1860 and 1864; and Abraham Lincoln's life.There is also a certificate of commission as a major general in 1864 during the U.S. Civil War and copies...
Dates:
1830-1920
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
John Aleksa papers
Collection — Folder: S3004
Identifier: S3004
Scope and Contents
This collection includes autographed, signed letters, typed documents, a report of the case Willoughby v. State, newspaper articles and obituaries, school year book pictures, and photographs from John Aleksa and Paul Hamilton in Oaklandon, Indiana ranging from 1933 to 1985 regarding a history of Oaklandon, personal recollections of growing up, family and friends and family history.
Dates:
1933-1985
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
John B. Vorhies collection
Collection
Identifier: L170
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, receipts, postcards, papers, invitations, bank books, ledgers, a poll book, ephemera, and realia from John B. Vorhies and family, in Indianapolis, Indiana, ranging from 1882 to 1933 and undated, regarding personal matters, local Democratic politics, World War I, and business concerns.
There is also an oversize high school diploma for Dow W. Vorhies dated June 11, 1895 (OB243).
There is also an oversize high school diploma for Dow W. Vorhies dated June 11, 1895 (OB243).
Dates:
1882-1933, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
John L. Ketcham collection
Collection — Folder: S2469
Identifier: S2469
Scope and Contents
The collection contains five letters written by John L. Ketcham to his children relating to family matters and service during the U.S. Civil War, ranging from 1852 to 1869. There are also newspaper clippings relating to Ketcham and members of his family (circa 1898-1910, undated) and 2 programs from Wabash College (1862-1863).
Dates:
1852-1910, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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