Politicians
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 133 Collections and/or Records:
Ira J. Anderson oral history
Collection
Identifier: OH026
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two reel-to-reel audiotapes and a transcript of four oral history interviews with Ira J. Anderson, conducted by F. Gerald Handfield, Jr. during May 12-13 and June 22-23, 1976. During the discussion, Anderson talks about his life, travel, politics, farming, World War I, and his work as a State Representative and State Fire Marshal.
Dates:
1976 May-June
Isaac Jenkinson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0720
Scope and Contents
This collection includes letters to and fron Isaac Jenkinson with politicians and acquaintances in Washington, D.C., Indiana, and other parts of the United States ranging from 1869 to 1920 regarding national politics, education, various personal and professional matters, and his writings on Aaron Burr. There are two certificates regarding the appointment of Jenkinson as U.S. consul to Glasgow, Scotland, Great Britain and its acknowledgement by the British government in 1869 (OBC157).
Dates:
1869-1920
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Isaac Jenkinson papers
Isaac Pusey Gray portrait
Collection — Folder OBC177
Identifier: OBC177
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a portrait print of Isaac Pusey Gray from around the 1880s.
Dates:
circa 1880
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Isaac Pusey Gray portrait
James D. Williams collection
Collection — Folder S1424
Identifier: S1424
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 4 items related to James D. Williams in Indiana ranging from 1876 to 1880: (1) an April 20, 1876 letter from Thomas R. Cobb to Honorable James D. Williams informing him that he was selected as the Democratic candidate for governor for the next October election; (2) an April 29, 1876 letter from J. D. Williams to Honorable T. R. Cobb, chairman of the Democratic State Convention, in Vincennes, accepting the nomination; (3) an April 25, 1879 certificate signed by James D....
Dates:
1876-1880
James Eli Watson papers
Collection
Identifier: L237
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of school papers, speeches, correspondence, invitations, clippings, publications, and other papers of James Eli Watson in Indiana and Washington, D.C., ranging from 1879 to 1913, regarding his education, personal life, and career. Also included are a collection of U.S. and foreign stamps and a stamp album.
There are also oversize newspaper clippings and a speech dated 1890-1913 (OBC032).
There are also oversize newspaper clippings and a speech dated 1890-1913 (OBC032).
Dates:
1879-1913
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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James Eli Watson papers
Jap Miller pamphlet
Collection — Folder S3433
Identifier: S3433
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one pamphlet about Isaac "Jap" Miller. It was printed around 1931 and contains biographical information written by Jap Miller and a poem written about him by James Whitcomb Riley in 1889.
Dates:
circa 1931
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Jap Miller pamphlet
Jeff Modisett and Frank O'Bannon photographs
Collection — Folder SP091
Identifier: SP091
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 7 photographs of Governor Frank O'Bannon and Attorney General Jeff Modisett during circa 1997-2000 in Indianapolis, Indiana, largely sitting in a room signing documents. One photograph shows Modisett speaking in front of an Indiana State Police building flanked by Gov. O'Bannon, Marion County Sheriff Jack Cottey, Indianapolis Police Chief Michael Zunk, and Indiana State Police Superintendent Melvin Carraway.
Dates:
circa 1997-2000
John A. Graham collection
Collection — Folder S2598
Identifier: S2598
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 59 photocopies of newspaper articles and correspondence to and from John A. Graham in Peru, Indiana, ranging from 1839 to 1862, regarding his private, business, and editorial affairs.
Dates:
1839-1862
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John A. Graham collection
John B. Niles papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: L116
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection consists of photostatic copies of John B. Niles’ correspondence ranging from 1837 to 1902, regarding his legal practice. There is some correspondence regarding the Indiana Medical College and a number of letters between Niles and his father-in-law, William Polke. There are also several original papers and pamphlets included in the collection.
Dates:
1837-1902
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John B. Niles papers
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
