Frontier and pioneer life -- Indiana
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 97 Collections and/or Records:
Thaddeus Butler collection
Collection
Identifier: S3504
Scope and Contents
This collection consists principally of Thaddeus Butler’s papers relating to his work with the Miami Indians (1880-1882). Included are his correspondence and instructions from the Office of Indian Affairs, and copies of his censuses and payment records for the Miami Indians in Indiana, Kansas, the Indian Territory (Oklahoma), and other areas. There are two oversize collections including Miami Indian payroll list, 1866 (OBC116); Eel River, Miami Indian census rolls, 1884/04/07...
Dates:
1848-1906
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Thaddeus Butler collection
Theodore Vernon Denny letters
Collection — Folder S0351
Identifier: S0351
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a July 15, 1822 letter sent to Theodore Denny with messages from his brother, Addison, his mother and an A. Henshaw, and three letters written and sent by Theodore to his brother, Christopher Denny, that relate news about family and friends, economic times, cost of land and goods, and his desire for his brother to visit Indianapolis, Indiana. The letters are dated January 24, 18__ (1830's?), February 6, 1841 and February 9, 1843. The 1843 letter includes a note to...
Dates:
1822-1843
Thomas C. Searle collection
Collection — Folder S1161
Identifier: S1161
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an original copy of the Boston Recorder, Nathaniel Willis, November 11, 1820 (No. 46, Vol. V, p. 181-184). The article, "Dutch Settlement in Indiana" by Rev. Thomas C. Searle (p. 181), is an extract of a letter from Searle submitted to the Boston Recorder, dated October 2, 1820. Searle’s letter discusses his observations of the church ministry and school education in the rural Dutch settlement between Vevay and Madison, Indiana.
Dates:
1820
Thurlo C. Holcomb, Noble County history collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2256
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of material about Noble County, Indiana history found mostly in local newspapers, transcribed and compiled by Thurlo C. Holcomb. The first folder contains articles published from November 1901 to February 1902 about the early lives of Edward B. and Emily (Wheeler) Spencer. Folder two consists of articles about Marvin Kuhns, a “desperado” from Noble County, that range from 1887-1960. Folder three has Homer Waltman’s recollections of York Township and John...
Dates:
1873-1961
Travel diary
Collection — Folder S1525
Identifier: S1525
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a travel diary written on both sides of one sheet of paper by an unknown man from Wells County, Indiana. Dated from June 26 to July 4, 1852, the author chronicles his trip from Margaret Krewson's house in Wells County to the communities of Uniontown, Zanesville, and Roanoke and notes some of his activities following his return to the Krewson's house. His narrative mentions several people he visited, including James and Margaret Barrett, Peter Mulrine, and William...
Dates:
1852
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Travel diary
Tyner-White family papers
Collection
Identifier: L416
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of the correspondence (1838-1931) of the Tyner-White families. The majority of correspondence includes Ezekial Tyner’s wife, Sarah Meeks Tyner (1818-1899), daughter Ellen Tyner White (1846-1925) and granddaughter Grace Tyner White (1884-1966). Subjects discussed include political events, religion (largely activities within the Methodist Church), family events (births, deaths, and marriages), education, and travels.Correspondents include Zachery...
Dates:
1780-1953
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Tyner-White family papers
Waller Taylor letters
Collection — Folder S1287
Identifier: S1287
Scope and Contents
This collection includes copies of letters from the John C. Short papers in the Library of Congress from November 4, 1812, to May 16, 1815, plus one letter dated December 15, 1816, which was typed and donated by Dorothy Riker. The letters are addressed to John C. Short in Cincinnati, Ohio. The 1816 letter is to Major Edmund H. Taylor, receiver of public monies in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Dates:
1812-1816
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Waller Taylor letters
Waterman family papers
Collection
Identifier: L174
Scope and Contents
This collection contains copies of the papers and documents of the Waterman Family in DeKalb County, Indiana ranging from 1829 to 1896 regarding family life and business affairs. Also included are copies of the correspondences between Elijah and Thomas Waterman.
Dates:
1829-1896
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Waterman family papers
Wellington A. Clark House brochures and dedication program
Collection — Folder S3314
Identifier: S3314
Scope and Contents
Collection comprises of information regarding the history of the Wellington A. Clark House in Crown Point, Indiana. Included in the materials is the "Old Homestead Story," the story of the Clark House, as well as a dedication ceremony program, invitation, and brochures. The collection also contains photographs of the Wellington A. Clark House.
Dates:
2007, undated
William Aldred account book
Collection — Folder S012
Identifier: S0012
Scope and Contents
This collection contains an account book (copy) kept by William Aldred from 1839 to 1865. The account book contains the names of individuals who purchased items in his store in Hamilton County, Indiana. A name index in not available.
Dates:
1839-1865
