Horse stealing -- Indiana

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...

Scope and Contents The collection contains record and minute books, a certificate of appointment (1906), a ribbon from a National Horse Thief Detective Association conference, lists, and ephemera from the Poplar Ridge Horse Thief and Detective Company in Hamilton County, Indiana ranging from 1875 to 1925, regarding the organization and its activities.

Scope and Contents This collection contains photostatic copies of documents from the Sparta Township Detective Association of Noble County, Indiana ranging from 1884 to 1912 and undated. The documents include the group's articles of association, oaths, applications for membership, testimonies and articles of investigation, and records of sales and purchases of stock. A major component of the collection is the meeting minutes of the association and an extended series of written testimonies and accounts of...