World War, 1914-1918
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 137 Collections and/or Records:
James F. Simpson family papers
Collection
Identifier: L355
Scope and Contents
This collection includes hand-written correspondence, newspaper clippings, real estate and insurance papers, photographs, family history, and account books from James F. Simpson ranging from 1810 to 1942, regarding life, business, Switzerland County, and Civil War veterans, pensions, battles, and reunions. Notable items include barbed wire from Fort Pompelle in France and 6th Indiana regiment flag fragments.
Dates:
1810-1942
Joe Rand Beckett collection
Collection — Folder S0091
Identifier: S0091
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, clippings, photographs, and military records created by Joe Rand Beckett and Battery D, 325th Field Artillery in France and the United States from 1917 to 1969.
Dates:
1917-1969
Joe S. Taylor, World War I diary
Collection — Folder S2467
Identifier: S2467
Scope and Contents
This collection includes one "a line a day" diary from Sgt. Joe S. Taylor in the United States from 1918 regarding World War I and his day to day activities and one blank Oshkosh B'Gosh notebook.
Dates:
1918
John B. Conway collection
Collection — Folder S2520
Identifier: S2520
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a photocopy of a diary created by Joseph Conway ranging from December 1917 to November 1919 from his enlistment in the Navy, time in France, and discharge. In addition to regular entries, the diary served as an address book and includes cash payments and expenses. There is also a copy of a letter from the brother and sister-in-law of a friend in the Navy who had recently passed away, dated December 1965.
Dates:
1917-1965
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John B. Conway collection
John B. Vorhies collection
Collection
Identifier: L170
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, receipts, postcards, papers, invitations, bank books, ledgers, a poll book, ephemera, and realia from John B. Vorhies and family, in Indianapolis, Indiana, ranging from 1882 to 1933 and undated, regarding personal matters, local Democratic politics, World War I, and business concerns.
There is also an oversize high school diploma for Dow W. Vorhies dated June 11, 1895 (OB243).
There is also an oversize high school diploma for Dow W. Vorhies dated June 11, 1895 (OB243).
Dates:
1882-1933, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John B. Vorhies collection
John D. Gray papers
Collection — Folder S3333
Identifier: S3333
Scope and Contents
This collection includes letters and papers of John D. Gray from Petersburg, Indiana in 1918 relating the Democratic Party and elections, as well as the sale of War Savings Stamps and Thirft Stamps.
Dates:
1918
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John D. Gray papers
John J. Powell collection
Collection — Folder S1073
Identifier: S1073
Scope and Contents
This collection includes primarily letters, envelopes, and postcards from Indiana soldiers who served in World War I to John Powell, ranging from 1918-1921 regarding their personal experiences during the War.
Dates:
1899-1921
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John J. Powell collection
Jonathan Turley papers
Collection
Identifier: L161
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of personal and business correspondence, other business papers, legal records, pamphlets, clippings, and ephemera from Jonathan Turley and his family in Lawrence County, Indiana, ranging from 1828 to 1934, with the bulk of the coverage being 1865-1895 and focus on his farm, mill, distillery, and lime burning operations. Included in the personal correspondence are Civil War letters from Jonathan’s brother Benjamin and as well as other friends. The later personal...
Dates:
1828-1934, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Jonathan Turley papers
Joseph Beeler collection
Collection
Identifier: L014
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of family letters of the Beeler family ranging from 1823 to 1850. The letters relate to family activities, description of Illinois legislature, and general correspondence. The collection also contains two letters from a World War I soldier. Also included in the collection are several volumes: diaries of George M. Beeler (Joseph's son), Joseph Beeler's account book (1836–1849), Fielding Beeler's account books (1847–1879), records of the Northport and Mars Hill Gravel Road...
Dates:
1778-1890s
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Joseph Beeler collection
Joseph E. Davies collection
Collection — Folder S0336
Identifier: S0336
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a commencement address delivered at Indiana University, May 10, 1942. The speech addresses World War II and Davies discusses the causes of the war, the objectives of the enemy, and the character of the challenge Americans face.
Dates:
1942
