Manuscripts
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 106 Collections and/or Records:
George Crane papers
Collection — Folder S313
Identifier: S0313
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a photocopy of a typed manuscript with autographed page from Dr. George Crane in Crown Point, Indiana in 1972 regarding horses which belonged to famous people.
Dates:
1972/09
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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George Crane papers
George R. Wilson manuscript
Collection — Folder S1021
Identifier: S1021
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 2 sets of photocopies of George R. Wilson's typewritten manuscript, "Pioneers of the Catholic Faith in Dubois County" (1930), with subtitle, "To Which are Added Personal Reminiscences of the Writer From the Human Interest Standpoint. An Historical Review." The manuscript starts with Wilson's introduction to the early history of Dubois County and offers biographical sketches of 64 early pioneers living in the county prior to the arrival of Father Joseph Kundek in...
Dates:
1930
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
Found in:
Genealogy
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Grace M. Jerkins collection
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
Found in:
Genealogy
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Harry H. Martindale collection
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 oversize...
Dates:
circa 1750-1958, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Harry M. Stoops papers
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
