Scrapbooks
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 203 Collections and/or Records:
James A. Stoner collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2704
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the following items of Rev. James A. Stoner: two copy books used 1858-1859; a handwritten poem "My Dream" read by Mollie Strayer at the 1869 closing exercises of Peru High School; a carte de viste photograph of Stoner dated December 12, 1876; and his teacher's license for Miami County, Indiana dated January 31, 1880. Also included are items most likely kept by his wife, Sara "Lizzie" Stoner: a 1931 invitation to attend dedication service for a...
Dates:
1858-1937
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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James A. Stoner collection
James K. Pleasants collection
Collection — Folder S2717
Identifier: S2717
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a scrapbook title page with an embossed "Scraps" and J.C. Riker Publisher imprint along with the written entry, "James K. Pleasants Scrap Book Commenced Vevay Indiana Nov 1852"; a color print of a tulip; and a partial page of newspaper clippings that includes the "I wait for Thee" poem and the story "A Millerite Miracle."
Dates:
1852, undated
James Whitcomb Riley collection
Collection
Identifier: L135
Scope and Contents
The collection contains letters, postcards, handwritten poems and printed copies, and a calling card from James Whitcomb Riley in Indiana, including a scrapbook of letters from Riley to Kentucky author Madison Cawein, as well as other materials such as clippings, postcards, biographies, regarding Riley, ranging from 1876 to 1947 and undated.
There are also broadsides and printed portraits of Riley, ranging from 1900 to 1947 and undated (OBD038).
There are also broadsides and printed portraits of Riley, ranging from 1900 to 1947 and undated (OBD038).
Dates:
1876-1947
Jesse T. and Harriet Eitel Johnson family papers
Collection
Identifier: L399
Scope and Contents
This collection includes three folders of photographs used by Jesse T. Johnson in his work, showing interiors and exteriors of many buildings around Indiana and the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The correspondence and James Whitcomb Riley memorabilia primarily belong to Harriet Eitel Johnson, who was involved in the restoration of Riley's birthplace in Greenfield, Riley day, Riley Hospital, and various other commemorations of the poet. There is also a folder of writings by Harriet...
Dates:
1862-1956
Joel Hiatt account book and scrapbook
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: V018
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an account book used by Joel Hiatt for his harness and saddlery business located in Milton, Indiana from June 1843 to September 1844. The record book was later used by someone as a scrapbook and contains newspaper clippings ranging from 1901 to 1926 and undated regarding deaths, social events, Milton and Indiana history, national politics and other miscellaneous topics. A number of the clippings are attached to the pages and obscure the account entries, but the bulk of...
Dates:
1843-1844, 1901-1926 and undated
John Brown Dillon collection
Collection
Identifier: L377
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of John B. Dillon’s historical notes on people and events relating to the early exploration and settlement of Indiana and the Old Northwest. Also included is a scrapbook of Dillon’s letters published in newspapers on the U.S. Civil War, the Republican Party, and Indiana history (1861–1876); letters to Dillon regarding the Historical Society, the Indiana Sanitary Fair (1864), and Dillon’s historical work; and a memorial by John Coburn on the life of John Brown...
Dates:
1859-1886
John Karl Bain scrapbook
Collection — Volume V067
Identifier: V067
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises a scrapbook created by J. Karl Bain in the United States ranging from 1899 to 1921, containing items he collected while serving as secretary to Senator Charles W. Fairbanks. The scrapbook primarily has newspaper clippings and mementos, which concern: a trip to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska with Fairbanks for the Joint High Commission (Summer, 1899); debate between Senators Beveridge and Hoar regarding the "Philippine Situation" (January 1900); the...
Dates:
1899-1921
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John Karl Bain scrapbook
John L. Coburn collection
Collection
Identifier: L034
Scope and Contents
The collection includes nine of John Coburn’s letter books (V059) ranging from 1879 to 1903, chiefly relating to his Indianapolis law practice, but also including letters on Republican Party politics, local civic activities, and Indiana history; correspondence regarding political appointments, and his work on banking and military affairs; other correspondence regarding politics; correspondence and financial papers relating to the settlement of the estate of Augustus Coburn, including papers...
Dates:
1813-1904
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John L. Coburn collection
John North collection
Collection
Identifier: S3506
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a wedding invitation, menu, newspaper clipping, letter, and scrapbook from John North ranging from 1878 to 1937 about local affairs, passing of local residents, political elections, and President James Garfield.
There is also an oversize marriage certificate for John North and Martha J. Bodine dated September 21, 1876.
There is also an oversize marriage certificate for John North and Martha J. Bodine dated September 21, 1876.
Dates:
1878-1937
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John North collection
John Odell collection
Collection — Folder S1026
Identifier: S1026
Scope and Contents
This collection includes John Odell's school workbook containing his compositions, poems, mathematical equations, and expenses (circa1855 to 1860). The book was re-used as a scrapbook and has news clippings attached to the pages regarding the U.S. Civil War and other items of interest to Mr. Odell (circa1860-1886). One item of note is a clipping of an address he gave during a June 20, 1860 debate on the question of popular sovereignty in the territories.
Dates:
1855-1886
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John Odell collection
