Politicians -- Indiana
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 133 Collections and/or Records:
Birch E. Bayh, Jr. collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0083
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of items from Birch Bayh, Jr., which include a letter to a constituent, a form letter, and a speech recorded in the Congressional Record, all regarding the lack of funding for the Library Services and Construction Act in 1974, and campaign materials from Birch Bayh’s presidential run in 1975-1976.
Dates:
1973-1976
Branham family papers
Collection
Identifier: S3199
Scope and Contents
This collection contains David Branham’s letters to his wife, Cynthia, written while he was supervising railroad construction in Martinsville. Also included are family letters written during the Civil War, legal and business papers, minutes of the Soldiers Aid Society of North Madison, Indiana, and a certificate of thanks to William Branham for serving as a volunteer during the Civil War. There are also a certificate of thanks to William Branham for serving as a volunteer during the...
Dates:
1812-1896
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Branham family papers
Charles G. Pickett papers
Collection — Folder S1061
Identifier: S1061
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a copy of a letter from Charles G. Pickett to Roger H. Phillips on February 16, 1939, as well as a report submitted to Indiana Governor Maurice Clifford Townsend, dated January 23, 1939, regarding concerns about proposed H.B. 229, which would give the Administrative Building Council of Indiana increased authority over the construction of public buildings, including schools. Pickett's report includes findings pertaining to a two-year investigation of the construction...
Dates:
1939
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Charles G. Pickett papers
Charles H. Test letters
Collection — Folder S1296
Identifier: S1296
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises photocopies of letters to Charles H. Test in Indiana ranging from 1840 to 1843, regarding his political career and abolitionism.
Dates:
1840-1843
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Charles H. Test letters
Charles W. Fairbanks collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0042
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 12 letters and one envelope. The oldest letter, dated Feb. 8, 1888, is to James C. Clarke recommending Jesse W. Weik of Greencastle, Indiana, for "any favors you can show him."Four letters from 1900 to 1904 were typed on United States Senate letterhead. They are to Senator Cushman K. Davis, Joseph Oliver, Albert A. Wilcox, and Julius Chambers. They are all social, not business, letters. He told Senator Davis: "Mrs. Fairbanks joins me in most cordial...
Dates:
1888-1916
Charles W. Fairbanks senatorial nomination ticket
Collection — Folder S1604
Identifier: S1604
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises a ticket to the second nomination of Charles W. Fairbanks as a U.S. senator for Indiana at the Indiana Statehouse on January 20, 1903. The ticket belonged to one W. E. Henry and was signed by Lieutenant Governor Newton W. Gilbert.
Dates:
1903 January 20
Chase family photograph collection
Collection — Folder SP005
Identifier: SP005
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photographs of Roswell Loomis Chase, Ira J. Chase, and other members of the Chase family in New York and Indiana ranging from circa 1850 to the 1890s.
Dates:
circa 1850-circa 1890
Chittenden family collection
Collection
Identifier: L031
Scope and Contents
The collection contains the correspondence between George F. and Amanda Chittenden during their engagement and during the U.S. Civil War. The letters written during the Civil War discuss health conditions, army life, the siege of Vicksburg, life and politics in Indiana, and Confederate prisoners at Camp Morton. Also included are letters to Amanda Chittenden from family members and to George Chittenden regarding Republican politics, his work with the Indiana Hospital for the Insane, and other...
Dates:
1837-1913
Clarence R. Rhodes scrapbook
Collection — Folder S1831
Identifier: S1831
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the scrapbook of Clarence R. Rhodes containing material ranging from 1875 to 1942. The numerous mounted newspaper clippings concern the administrations of President Grover Cleveland and President Benjamin Harrison and stories about their families, cabinet members and other political appointees. Histories and stories about a variety of other topics include criminal cases, the U.S. Civil War, and the centennial celebration of President George Washington’s inauguration....
Dates:
1875-1942
Conrad Baker papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0054
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a letter and memos written by Conrad Baker. The letter is from Baker to Matthew Harbinson regarding a disagreement that Harbinson was having over a piece of property with a man referred to in the letter as Mr. Hole. In the letter Baker offers his legal services. In addition, this collection contains Baker’s writings about the admission of women to the bar in Indiana and two memos from Baker while he was serving as Governor of Indiana. The memos concern photographs...
Dates:
1847, 1872
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Conrad Baker papers
