Massachusetts
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
A.W. Blair papers
Collection — Folder S128
Identifier: S0128
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an autographed, signed letter from A.W. Blair in Indianapolis, Indiana on 1845/06/30 regarding family matters and travels.
Dates:
1845/06/30
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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A.W. Blair papers
Comstock family papers
Collection
Identifier: L236
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, legal and business papers, genealogy papers, photographs, a photograph album, greeting cards, notebooks, a journal, poetry, published materials, ephemera, and a leather wallet from the Comstock, Beers, and Hartwell families in Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Missouri, ranging from 1846 to 1962 and undated, regarding family life, education, careers, and business concerns.
Dates:
1846-1962, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Comstock family papers
John B. Gough papers
Collection — Folder S530
Identifier: S0530
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an autographed, signed letter from John B. Gough in Worcester, Massachusetts on 1866/08/27 regarding lecture schedules and fees.
Dates:
1866/08/27
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John B. Gough papers
Joseph Beeler collection
Collection
Identifier: L014
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of family letters of the Beeler family ranging from 1823 to 1850. The letters relate to family activities, description of Illinois legislature, and general correspondence. The collection also contains two letters from a World War I soldier. Also included in the collection are several volumes: diaries of George M. Beeler (Joseph's son), Joseph Beeler's account book (1836–1849), Fielding Beeler's account books (1847–1879), records of the Northport and Mars Hill Gravel Road...
Dates:
1778-1890s
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Joseph Beeler collection
Lucius Burrie Swift collection
Collection
Identifier: L155
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of Lucius B. Swift’s correspondence from the period 1885-1908 relating to his work with federal civil service reform, including correspondence relating to the work of the National Civil Service Reform League; Swift’s publication of the Civil Service Chronicle; federal appointments in Indiana and elsewhere, and the work of the U.S. Civil Service Commission; and the role of reformers in state and national elections. Also included...
Dates:
1851-1931
Merle J. Duryea collection
Collection — Folder S395
Identifier: S0395
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photostats along with original postcards and other documents pertaining to Charles E. Duryea's invention of the first automobile in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1892. On January 1, 1939, Merle J. Duryea, son of Charles J. Duryea, prepared a list of 19 documents as proof of his father being the inventor of the first automobile. These documents cover the time period from 1892 through 1937. Notes are written on the backs of most of the items, along with the...
Dates:
1892-1939
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Merle J. Duryea collection
Rising Sun Stove Polish collection
Collection — Folder S2005
Identifier: S2005
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an advertising or trade card from Rising Sun Stove Polish in Canton, Massachusetts regarding business advertising.
Dates:
circa 1860-1898
S. Frank Balcom collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: G-027
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, family charts, photographs and newspaper clippings from S. Frank Balcom and his relatives ranging from 1888 to 1911 regarding the Balcom family.
Dates:
1888-1911
Found in:
Genealogy
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S. Frank Balcom collection
