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Abram B. Hopper stock certificate

Collection — Folder: S1867

Identifier: S1867

Scope and Contents This collection includes a stock certificate for two shares in the Middletown and Range Line Turnpike Company purchased by Abram B. Hopper. The certificate is dated July 10, 1880 and signed by Milton Franklin and Josiah Cromer.

Dates: 1880/07/10

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Addison Sleeth reminiscences

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S2065

Scope and Contents This collection includes the handwritten "Reminiscences of Army Life" by Addison Sleeth. His 173-page memoir begins with his enlistment in Company G, 52 Indiana Volunteer Regiment on October 28, 1861 and continues through to his mustering out on September 10, 1865 at Montgomery, Alabama and his trip home. The memoir is undated, but there is a handwritten entry added to the last page that notes Sleeth's death on September 18, 1912 at 7:30 p.m. The collection also includes a set of photocopies of...

Dates: 1877 and undated

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Albert W. Trittipo appointment

Collection — Folder: OB002-16

Identifier: OB002-16

Scope and Contents This collection includes an Albert W. Trittipo appointment to Postmaster of Fishers, Indiana on May 6, 1913.

Dates: 1913/05/06

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Arcada Balz collection

Collection

Identifier: L009

Scope and Contents The collection consists of correspondence, notes, articles, and other materials from Arcada Balz in Indiana ranging from 1928 to 1959, relating to the following organizations: the Indiana Federation of Women’s Cubs, New Harmony Memorial Commission, and the Fauntleroy House (1934–1964). The collection also contains papers relating to her work in the Indiana Senate, family correspondence, and her genealogical research. There is also a paper on the Edworthalean Society, a woman’s club in...

Dates: 1928-1959

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Ben Price letters

Collection — Folder: S1081

Identifier: S1081

Scope and Contents This collection includes seven letters and one military order, all of which are photocopies. The one-page Special Order No. 58 was issued February 5, 1864, from Indianapolis, and stated that R. H. Barnes was physically disqualified from active service, and was detailed as temporary steward to the U.S. hospital in Indianapolis. Assistant Acting Surgeon John M. Kitchen, in charge of the City General Hospital, signed the order. R. H. Barnes wrote a letter on February 6, 1864, to...

Dates: 1863-1886

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Borden family collection

Collection

Identifier: L017

Scope and Contents This collection contains the of business papers of John Borden, stock certificates and receipts of the Borden family in Indiana ranging from 1715 to 1902. Also included are William W. Borden’s letters, a scrapbook of notes and clippings of his geological work, and the papers of John M. Johnston, a Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana judge. Johnston’s papers include correspondence with Thomas A. Hendricks, Oliver P. Morton, Noah Noble, and James Whitcomb.

Dates: 1715-1902

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Boswell family papers and photographs

Collection

Identifier: L058

Scope and Contents This collection includes a marriage announcement and certificate, an Andrews High School commencement program, and photographs from the Boswell family, as well as other families in Huntington County and various cities, including Warsaw; Fort Wayne; Wabash; Rochester; Peru; and Marion ranging from circa 1890-1910 regarding family and school life.

Dates: circa 1881-1910

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Brayton family papers

Collection

Identifier: L411

Scope and Contents The collection consists principally of personal correspondence of the Springer and Brayton families from 1842 to 1940. Included are William Springer’s letters to his wife while serving in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Also included is the personal correspondence of the John Brayton family and related families in Warren County, New York and Washington, Indiana. There are also a significant amount of papers on Margaret Brayton (1895-1986) of Muncie, Indiana. Papers...

Dates: 1820-1969

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Caleb Anderson papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S0022

Scope and Contents This collection contains three diaries of Caleb Anderson (1875, 1881, 1884-1885), in which he recorded the weather, prices, and his accounts. It also includes family letters and business papers; the correspondence of John T. Anderson regarding his work as an agent of the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad in Ladoga (1864-1865); and John T. Anderson's record book of goods woven at the Ladoga mills (1882-1887).

Dates: 1856-1889

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Charles E. and Nora E. Lee collection

Collection — Folder: S0817

Identifier: S0817

Scope and Contents This collection contains personal papers of Charles E. and Nora E. Lee and includes the baptismal certificate for Charles E. Lee (June 8, 1915); Mrs. Lee's poem, "The Friends of the Old Home Town" (October 21, 1929); a Knightsville Methodist Church bulletin with handwritten notes by Nora (March 2, 1941); a card with a picture of the Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the front and historical information about the monument on the back with handwritten notes by Nora (September 25,...

Dates: 1915-1966

Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts

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Abram B. Hopper stock certificate

Addison Sleeth reminiscences

Albert W. Trittipo appointment

Arcada Balz collection

Ben Price letters

Borden family collection

Boswell family papers and photographs

Brayton family papers

Caleb Anderson papers

Charles E. and Nora E. Lee collection

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