Chicago (Ill.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Michael W. and Carrie Sargeant Carr family papers
Collection
Identifier: L351
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence as well as photographs, postcards, legal documents, and writings created by members of both Carr and Sargeant families. Early correspondence is primarily addressed to Carrie B. Sargeant prior to her marriage. Additional correspondence consists of letters from Michael Carr other members of the family to Carrie and Cyril Carr. Later correspondence largely consists of letters from Cyril S. Carr to his mother and father from Saint Joseph's College in...
Dates:
1882-1970
Monon Railroad collection
Collection
Identifier: L317
Scope and Contents
This collection includes autographed, signed letters; typed, signed letters; autographed documents; company information; maps; an incomplete dissertation; notes; and newspaper and magazine information from Leland S. Van Scoyoc in Indianapolis, Indiana and the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company and Monon Railroad Company in Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; and Louisville, Kentucky, ranging from 1842 to 1957 and regarding the railroad's history.
Dates:
1842-1957
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Monon Railroad collection
Roy F. McNabney collection
Collection
Identifier: L479
Scope and Contents
This collection contain notes, correspondence, documents, and other research materials collected by Roy F. McNabney from the United States, ranging from circa 1920 to 1973, regarding the history of the United States Postal Service.
Dates:
1939-1973
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Roy F. McNabney collection
Shields, Rector, and Nigh family photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P072
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs and photograph albums from Hazel Shields Rector and Leanor Rector Nigh in Indiana ranging from circa 1900 to 1962 regarding the Shields, Rector, and Nigh families, as well as Nigh's friends, activities, and education. There are also 2 report cards: a 6th grade report cart for Leanor Rector (1928-1929) and an 11th grade report card for Wade Nigh (1927); and an oversize folder containing 2 group photographs including Wade Nigh from 1925 and 1931 and a...
Dates:
circa 1900-1962
Stoops family photographs
Collection — Folder SP095
Identifier: SP095
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs of the Stoops family in Brookville, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois ranging from circa 1863 to circa 1910 regarding individual and group portraits of family members.
Dates:
circa 1863-circa 1910
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Stoops family photographs
William G. Edens papers
Collection — Folder S401
Identifier: S0401
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a letter from William G. Edens in Chicago, Illinois to Howard H. Peckham in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 27, 1950 regarding his life. and includes a copy of his two-page speech in acceptance of a commemorative plaque at the Edens Superhighway Ceremony on October 8, 1949 concering the endeavor and the Illinois statewide highway system.
Dates:
1949-1950
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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William G. Edens papers
World's Columbian Exposition collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2124
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, lists of World's Fair furniture taken by various individuals and organizations, and an itemized statement from individuals connected to Indiana's involvement with the 1893 World's Fair in Indianapolis, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois ranging from 1893 to 1894 regarding Indiana State Day, various pieces of furniture, and reimbursement for representing the State at the World's Fair.There is also a proclamation for the World's Columbian Exposition...
Dates:
1893-1894
