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Manuscripts

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 100 Collections and/or Records:

George S. Rainey collection

 Collection
Identifier: L381
Scope and Contents The majority of the collection consists of typescripts of George S. Rainey’s various writings and cassette tapes. In addition to his longer works, "Open Day" and "They Stood Up," a number of shorter works and essay are included. Much of what Rainey wrote is based on his own experiences and beliefs. “A Garrulous Hillbilly” appears to be autobiographical. The cassettes hold recordings of Rainey reciting chapters from his own work as well as speeches and stories by Elbert Hubbard and R. G....
Dates: 1918-1982

George T. Williams manuscript

 Collection — Folder S2332
Identifier: S2332
Scope and Contents This collection includes a typed, 40-page manuscript, including a 4-page addendum, by Dr. George T. Williams in Crawfordsville, Indiana, from 1942, titled "Pioneer Physicians and Surgeons of Montgomery County, Indiana." The manuscript chronicles Montgomery County's earliest physicians, organized by township.
Dates: 1942

Golda Clay Walter historical sketch

 Collection — Folder S2818
Identifier: S2818
Scope and Contents This collection includes two copies of Golda Clay Walter's historical sketch, "Wakarusa, Indiana Was 100 Years Old in 1952". Written circa 1952, Walter's sketch is a nine page typewritten article that relates the early history of Olive Township and the establishment of Wakarusa. The article mentions early settlers, local businesses and town physicians, and also relates "the one outstanding tragical event of the Town", a fire that occurred on October 29, 1899 and burned down the south east...
Dates: circa 1952

Grace M. Jerkins collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: G-086
Scope and Contents This collection includes genealogical research, correspondence, photographs and newspaper clipping from Grace M. Jerkins and various researchers in Indiana, and other states, ranging from 1921 to 2000 regarding the Gossett, McKee, Ford, and other related families.
Dates: 1921 - 2000

Harry H. Martindale collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: G-072
Scope and Contents This collection includes genealogical research, correspondence, and other matierlas primarily from Harry H. Martindale with lesser amounts included by Winfred L. Martindale and other researchers in the United States and England ranging from 1863 to 1984, regarding the Martindale, Maxey, Pearson, McCray, Howard, Hurt, and other related families.
Dates: 1863 - 1984

Harry M. Stoops papers

 Collection
Identifier: L150
Scope and Contents This collection includes photostat copies and photocopies of documents from Harry M. Stoops and others in Brookville, Indiana and elsewhere; manuscripts written by Harry M. Stoops; awards, diplomas, business papers, wills and family histories; greeting cards and newspaper clippings; poetry and songs; and National Recovery Administration placards ranging from 1804 to 1958 regarding family history, property disposal, business information, and miscellaneous.There are also National...
Dates: circa 1750-1958; undated

Henry A. Pershing, Communistic Settlements in Indiana collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1054
Scope and Contents This collection, by Henry A. Pershing regarding socialism in Indiana, includes two folders: one folder includes two original 79 page manuscripts of "The Twelve Socialistic Experiments or The Twelve Social Settlements in Indiana"; the other folder includes a signed and bound edition titled "Communistic Settlements in Indiana".
Dates: 1931-1937

"History of Historical Mounds of Indiana" manuscript

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: L277
Scope and Contents This collection includes one manuscript created by Edward P. Lacey in Indiana from an unknown date, circa 1930. The manuscript, entitled "History of Historical Mounds of Indiana" discusses the history of historical mounds found in Indiana by county.
Dates: circa 1930

Howard Johnson papers

 Collection — Folder S731
Identifier: S0731
Scope and Contents This collection includes an autographed, signed manuscript from Howard Johnson in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from the 1870s to the 1890s regarding life and education in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dates: 1870s-1890s

Hugh R. Foss papers

 Collection — Folder S482
Identifier: S0482
Scope and Contents This collection includes a typed narrative from Hugh R. Foss in France on March 17, 1919 regarding his visit to the Riviera after World War I.
Dates: 1919/03/17