Politicians -- Indiana
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
B. F. Wissler, "Life of Patrick Beard" manuscript
Collection — Folder S0086
Identifier: S0086
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of an onion-skin copy of a typewritten manuscript, entitled "Life of Patrick Beard" by B. F. Wissler. A penciled note reads, “Life and ancestry of Patrick Beard by B. F. Wissler, 1910.” It begins by discussing “an act of Congress, organizing the Indiana territory." Indiana’s early history is detailed, mentioning Jeremiah Cox, Joseph Holman, and Hugh Cull. The writer discusses the difficulty of obtaining information about Patrick Beard (Baird). He also mentions that...
Dates:
1910
Jonathon Jennings collection
Collection
Identifier: L079
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily consists of photostat copies of Jonathan Jennings' correspondence ranging from 1806 to 1927. There are also a few original Jennings letters. Also included in the collection is the correspondence of J. Julian Baily regarding his research on Jonathan Jennings.Correspondents include John Quincy Adams, Secretary of War John Armstrong, Secretary of War Lewis Cass, Secretary of Treasury Albert Gallatin, President James Madison, Soloman Manwaring, Dr. David G....
Dates:
1806-1927, bulk 1806-1834
Thomas A. Hendricks papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0635
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of Thomas A. Hendricks’ correspondence as well as a few receipts and checks ranging from 1825 to 1885 in Indiana. A speech given by his nephew Thomas at a Thomas A. Hendricks Memorial Celebration at Thomas A. Hendricks School in Shelbyville, Indiana is also included. There are also oversize memorial resolutions passed upon Thomas A. Hendricks' death and other certificates, 1885 and undated (OBD005).Correspondents include William English,...
Dates:
1825-1949, bulk 1873-1879
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Thomas A. Hendricks papers
