Diaries
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 246 Collections and/or Records:
George H. Martling Civil War diary
Collection — Folder S908
Identifier: S0908
Scope and Contents
This collection includes one diary from George H. Martling ranging from 1863 to 1864 regarding the Civil War.
Dates:
1863-1864
George H. Proffit collection
Collection — Folder S1087
Identifier: S1087
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a photostat as well as a xeroxed copy of handwritten daily journal entries by George H. Proffit, from August 20 until October 27, 1837. These entries document the removal of the Potawatomi Indians from a camp on Crooked Creek on August 20 until the last entry made in Harmony, Missouri on October 27. Mr. Proffit calls his entries "Journal of Emigration." He gives number of miles traveled, rations issued, and facts about the trip.On September 22, he wrote:...
Dates:
1837
George H. Wadsworth Civil War diary
Collection — Folder S2371
Identifier: S2371
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photocopies of a diary kept by George H. Wadsworth of Racine, Wisconsin while serving with Company K, 8th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry in the U.S. Civil War. Ranging from January 26, 1864 to December 31, 1864, the diary entries begin with his travel to camp [Camp Randall] at Madison, Wisconsin and ends with his regiment encamped near Savannah, Georgia.
Dates:
1864
George Upfold papers
Collection
Identifier: L165
Scope and Contents
This collection includes diaries, correspondence, official church documents, maps, and newspaper clippings from George Upfold in Indianapolis, Indiana and the United States, ranging from 1822 to 1926, regarding official church business and family matters.
There is also an oversize folder with a document ordaining George Upfold dated March 6, 1828 and two copies of a map of Europe with text of the Treaty of Versailles (circa 1919).
There is also an oversize folder with a document ordaining George Upfold dated March 6, 1828 and two copies of a map of Europe with text of the Treaty of Versailles (circa 1919).
Dates:
1796-1926, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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George Upfold papers
George W. Lawson diaries
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: L626
Scope and Contents
This collection includes George W. Lawson's diaries ranging from July 1877 to July 1910. In his diaries, Lawson records the weather, farm activities, business and personal accounts, marriages, births and deaths of family and friends, and church and social activities. He also records his thoughts about elections, local and national happenings, and international events. There are a several loose items inserted in the volumes, including newspaper clippings and an October 9, 1901 map and calendar...
Dates:
1877-1910
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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George W. Lawson diaries
George W. Roberts collection
Collection
Identifier: L579
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two Civil War diaries, correspondence, papers, a coffee can, and a spoon belonging to George W. Roberts in Indiana and the United States ranging from circa 1861 to 1944. There are also numerous ribbons, buttons, and badges from Roberts, most from Grand Army of the Republic encampments or posts, as well as numerous 69th Indiana Regiment reunion ribbons (1889-1917, undated); an 1895 Indiana Trustees Association annual meeting ribbon; a 19th Indiana Veteran Volunteers...
Dates:
circa 1861-1944, undated
George William Stafford diary
Collection — Folder S1233
Identifier: S1233
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a diary from George William Stafford with included notes, hymns, and writings, regarding the life and activities of the reverend's work such as religious services, weddings, and funerals in Indiana.
Dates:
1839-1875
Gus Houston papers
Collection
Identifier: L074
Scope and Contents
This collection includes diaries from Gus Houston in Indiana and Colorado ranging from 1876 to 1892 regarding work and personal life.
Dates:
1876-1892
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Gus Houston papers
Hadley family collection
Collection
Identifier: L405
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a variety of materials from the Hadley, Green, and Johnson families of Hendricks County, Indiana. The bulk of the collection contains receipts for taxes paid by Elias Hadley, dating from 1828 to 1888. Also included is the will of Elias Hadley, dated 1883, as well as statements from relatives that they had received early legacies from his estate. People taking early legacies included M. D. and N. M. Green, David Hadley, John R. and Sophronia Ballard, Hiram Hadley (son of...
Dates:
1828-1901
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Hadley family collection
Harland L. Osgatharp collection
Collection
Identifier: L120
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of Harland L. Osgatharp’s diaries during World War II from January 1942 to December 1945. The diaries describe Osgatharp’s work in Civilian Conservation Corps camps, his enlistment, training, service in military hospitals, and his return to Otwell, Indiana. Also included in the diaries are his reminiscences of service in World War I. The collection also contains an undated address book.
Dates:
1942-1945
