Indiana -- Politics and government -- 19th century
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 64 Collections and/or Records:
Henry Underwood Johnson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2142
Scope and Contents
This collection includes autographed and signed letters; typed and signed letters; typed speeches; a typed list of books of Nim Johnson and a photograph from Henry Underwood Johnson in Indiana; Washington, D.C.; and St. Louis, Missouri and ranging from 1889 to 1937 regarding family and legislative matters.
Dates:
1889-1937
Hugh Dougherty letter
Collection — Folder S0369
Identifier: S0369
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a letter written by Hugh Dougherty and sent to G. W. Kimball of Mt. Vernon, Indiana asking for his support of Dougherty's candidacy on the Democratic ticket for Treasurer of Indiana (11/1/1898).
Dates:
1898/11/01
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Hugh Dougherty letter
Indiana autographs collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: L409
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of papers from 1832 to 1926, though the bulk of the materials cover 1870-1900. The greater part of this collection consists of correspondence and signed documents, and is mainly important as a collection of autographs. For the most part, the autographs come from Indiana politicians involved at the state and national level of government. Some of the prominent Indianans include: Albert J. Beveridge, William H. English, Oliver P. Morton, James A. Mount, George W. Julian,...
Dates:
1832-1926
Indiana Republican Editorial Association collection
Collection
Identifier: L486
Scope and Contents
This collection includes minutes of meetings (1895-1948); correspondence regarding meetings and speakers, Republican Editorial Associations in other states, the Indiana Republican State Central Committee and Association members; committee reports and resolutions; papers delivered at meetings; financial records; membership lists; and 75th anniversary materials, including a history, photographs, press releases, clippings and a scrapbook.
Dates:
1895-1986
Ira J. Chase diary
Collection — Volume V033
Identifier: V033
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the personal diary of Ira J. Chase ranging from 1882-1894.
Dates:
1882-1894
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Ira J. Chase diary
James A. Pressly diary
Collection — Folder S1079
Identifier: S1079
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a copy of the Civil War diary from James A. Pressly in Marion County, Indiana, in 1865, regarding his service in the 79th Indiana Regiment, as well as copies of Republican campaign tickets indicating Pressly's brother John ran for the position of sheriff of Marion County, Indiana in 1876 and 1880.
Dates:
1865-1880
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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James A. Pressly diary
James Brown Ray correspondence
Collection — Folder S1097
Identifier: S1097
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of Photostat copies of letters held at the National Archives and
two original documents, a letter and a grant of remission to Robert McCarty.
Dates:
1825-1831
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 from 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
Joanna M. Lane letter
Collection — Folder S0803
Identifier: S0803
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a letter written by Joanna M. Lane to author and historian, Benson J. Lossing, on December 8, 1863. The letter contains Mrs. Lane's comments regarding life in Washington D.C., the situation in the House of Representatives and the expected election of Schulyer Colfax as Speaker of the House, and the growing feelings against General Mead.
Dates:
1863/12/06
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Joanna M. Lane letter
