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Knightstown (Ind.)

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Frank Edwards papers

 Collection — Folder S407
Identifier: S0407
Scope and Contents This collection includes photocopies of typed documents from Frank Edwards in Knightstown, Indiana ranging from 1910 to 1953 regarding poetry.
Dates: 1910, 1953
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Frank Edwards papers

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge Nos. 48 and 99 collection

 Collection
Identifier: L732
Scope and Contents This collection includes text and volumes from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge Nos. 48 and 99 in Knightstown, Indiana from 1851 to 1926 regarding their meeting minutes, organizational ongoings, and membership changes. There are also three pamphlets on the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Indiana from 1976 to 1985, concerning that level of the organization. A manual of drill and axe formations from 1908 is also included, which instructs on parade marching using different...
Dates: 1851-1985
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge Nos. 48 and 99 collection

Indiana charities collection

 Collection — Folder S2233
Identifier: S2233
Scope and Contents This collection includes reports about the various homes and charitable institutions in Indiana under the care of women that were not under the patronage of the Indiana General Assembly. Written in 1876, the reports were prepared for the Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia by the following institutions: German Protestant Orphans' Home, Indianapolis; Colored Orphan Asylum, Indianapolis; Indianapolis Home for Friendless Women; Indianapolis Orphan Asylum; Indiana Soldiers' Orphans' Home,...
Dates: 1876
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Indiana charities collection

John William Dickerson papers

 Collection
Identifier: L264
Scope and Contents The collection consists primarily of John William Dickerson's correspondence and papers from his time in the army to his parents in Knightstown, Indiana, ranging from 1966 to 1969. The letters describe his training, army life, Vietnam, travels to Australia, and family matters. Also included in the collection are issues of the Hook and Star publication (1967-1968).
Dates: 1966-1969
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / John William Dickerson papers

Robert Thomas Mayhill collection

 Collection — Folder S1899
Identifier: S1899
Scope and Contents This collection includes photocopies of three items from Dr. Benjamin F. Elder: a lecture card from Starling Medical College (Columbus, Ohio) for "Lectures. Materia Medica and General Pathology" by H.L. Thull, M.D. (circa 1855-1856); a February 27, 1858 recommendation for the degree of Doctor of Medicine for Elder from the Medical College of Ohio (Cincinnati, Ohio); and a March 4, 1858 notice of appointment of Dr. Elder as a resident physician at St. John's Hospital (Cincinnati). The...
Dates: 1855-1858;1932
Found in: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Robert Thomas Mayhill collection

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