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Ewing family collection

Collection

Identifier: L323

Scope and Contents This collection comprises personal and business papers from the Ewing family, particulraly the brothers William Griffith (W.G.) and George Washington (G.W.) Ewing and their companies in Fort Wayne, Indiana and numerous other locations in the Midwest, ranging from 1818-1887, regarding land speculation; the fur trade; trade and relations with Native Americans and Hoosier pioneers; the settlement of Indiana and the Old Northwest; the development of Fort Wayne; state and national politics; and...

Dates: 1818-1889

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Ezra G. Hayes personal narrative

Collection — Folder: S614

Identifier: S0614

Scope and Contents This collection contains three typewritten copies of the life story of Ezra G. Hayes that he dictated to Caroline M. Hayes. Hayes' narrative ranges from 1705 to the early 1900s. This collection was made from a copy owned by Mrs. Jacob Bauer of Lawrenceburg, Indiana in 1933 and it includes Mr. Hayes' family history, his many business pursuits, early history of Dearborn County, Indiana, and his viewpoints on the politics and elections during his lifetime. Also included are three copies of a poem...

Dates: circa 1910

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Fassett A. Cotton papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S2698

Scope and Contents This collection includes photocopied, mimeographed, typed and autographed and signed letters, speeches, newspaper articles and miscellaneous from Fassett Cotton, Kate Milner Rabb, Theodore Roosevelt and others in Indiana and elsewhere ranging from 1893 to 1943 regarding education, Fassett Cotton, government issues and other topics.

Dates: 1893-1945, undated

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Florence K. Harding letter

Collection — Folder: S0588

Identifier: S0588

Scope and Contents This collection contains a typewritten letter sent from Florence K. Harding to Mrs. Harry S. New on February 3, 1922. Typed on White House stationary and signed by Mrs. Harding, it is a personal letter addressed to "Dear Bill New", a nickname used by Mrs. New's close friends. Mrs. Harding notes that things are "going better" than expected (Senator New's campaign), speaks of several people they know in common, and mentions the "Knickerbocker disaster." Also included is a one-page, typed...

Dates: 1922-1930

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Frank Ellis papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S0420

Scope and Contents The collection contains professional and personal correspondence, papers, campaign materials, clippings, receipts, and ephemera from Frank Ellis and family in Delaware County, Indiana and Illinois, ranging from 1843-1910, regarding his family, legal affairs, the Society of the Army of the Cumberland, local and state Republican Party politics and political elections, and his daughter's time as a student at the University of Chicago in 1909.Correspondents include John A. M. Adair,...

Dates: 1843-1910, bulk 1906-1910

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Frank R. Beckwith collection

Collection — Folder: S0092

Identifier: S0092

Scope and Contents The collection consists of a letter from Mr. Beckwith to Mr. Lafayette Speights, stating that Mr. Beckwith is a candidate for the office of State Representative on the Republican ticket, asking Mr. Speights to support his candidacy by obtaining the signatures of friends on the petition, necessary for him to be placed on the ballet. The petition shows the signatures of Alberta Young, Lafayette Speights, and Lillian Arnold, all residing on W. 25th St., in Indianapolis, IN.

Dates: 1940/03/13

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Frank W. Olin collection

Collection

Identifier: L301

Scope and Contents The collection includes correspondence, circulars, reports, papers, and diaries from Frank W. Olin in Indianapolis and Peru, Indiana ranging from 1833 to 1941, and undated regarding his life, business, and activities. Included in the documents are insurance and other business papers, including papers related to the Indiana Association of Life Underwriters (1908). There are also political papers, many relating to the Republican Party in Indianapolis (1900s-1910s) and the Citizen's Non-Partisan...

Dates: 1833-1941, undated

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Fred J. Nation collection

Collection

Identifier: L197

Scope and Contents This collection contains correspondence, documents, and reports from Fred J. Nation's work as press secretary to Indiana Governor Evan Bayh. Ranging from 1957 to 1990, the collection's material covers a number of issues and state events that took place during the first year and a half of Governor Bayh's time in office, including inauguration programs, schedules and speech drafts; correspondence, documents, and reports regarding domestic violence and the 1989 murder of Lisa M. Bianco by her...

Dates: 1957-1990

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Frederick Knefler certificate

Collection — Folder: S1435

Identifier: S1435

Scope and Contents This collection comprises a certificate given to Frederick Knefler appointing him to an additional 4-year term on the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument Board of Regents, dated May 19, 1899 and signed by Governor James A. Mount and Secretary of State Union B. Hunt.

On the back of the printed certificate, Knefler wrote in black ink his support of the U.S. and Indiana constitutions, signed and dated the statement. J. W. Morris, notary public, signed and sealed the document.

Dates: 1899 May

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Frederick L. Feick papers

Collection

Identifier: S0455

Scope and Contents The collection primarily consists of Feick’s correspondence while Mayor of Garrett, Indiana. Some correspondence is from his time working with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The bulk of the newspaper clippings relate to Feick’s work on behalf of the Brotherhood with a few from his time as Mayor. There are also a few promotional materials, largely related to political campaigns. All the materials are photocopies.

Dates: 1901-1965, bulk 1950-1965

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

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Ewing family collection

Ezra G. Hayes personal narrative

Fassett A. Cotton papers

Florence K. Harding letter

Frank Ellis papers

Frank R. Beckwith collection

Frank W. Olin collection

Fred J. Nation collection

Frederick Knefler certificate

Frederick L. Feick papers

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