Boston (Mass.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Cornelius H. and Jean Hornstein Menger collection
Collection
Identifier: L105
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily consists of letters, telegrams, and postcards to Jean Hornstein (later Menger) from her beau, then husband, Cornelius H. Menger, ranging from 1917 to 1940. The letters date from the time when Cornelius Menger served as a U.S. Army captain in World War I, and continue through his time in the armed service and after his discharge (1917-1940). Letters from Menger originate from France; England; New York City; Boston, Massachusetts; Washington, D.C.; Birmingham, Alabama;...
Dates:
1899-1957
Donald MacDonald collection
Collection
Identifier: L097
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photostat copies of diaries from Donald MacDonald in England and the United States, ranging from 1824 to 1826, describing his travels from the United Kingdom to the United States, where he visited many places, including New Harmony, Indiana.
Dates:
1824-1826
Edward E. Hale correspondence
Collection — Folder S905
Identifier: S0905
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an autographed, signed letter from Edward E. Hale in Boston, Massachusetts on January 29, 1863 regarding possible sale of his late father's map collection.
Dates:
1863/01/29
Fred C. Yohn papers
Collection — Folder S684
Identifier: S0684
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 2 autographed, signed letters from Fred C. Yohn in Boston, Massachusetts ranging from 1928/01/07 to 1929/03/09 regarding his paintings.
Dates:
1928/01/97-1929/03/9
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Fred C. Yohn papers
George Keith papers
Collection
Identifier: S0761
Scope and Contents
This collection includes letters and a copy book from George W. Keith and Jenny Beck in Boston and Indiana ranging from 1871 to 1872 regarding family matters.
Dates:
1871/05/10 - 1871/11/15
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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George Keith papers
J. M. Prendergast collection
Collection — Folder S1077
Identifier: S1077
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a copy of a letter from Sarah M. Prentiss of Hindostan, Indiana to a Boston attorney, William D. Sohier, dated February 6, 1821, requesting him to represent her interests in the settlement of an estate, as well a copy of a two-page legal document transfering power of attorney. There is also a short history of Hindostan, Indiana and its devastating cholera epidemic, in addition to items from the Western Electric Company centennial in 1969, which include a history of the...
Dates:
1821, 1969
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
Walker family collection
Collection
Identifier: L369
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, various documents, photographs, and memorabilia from the Walker family of New Albany, Indiana. The collection contains Francis Walker's Clermont (Ohio) Academy writings; his and his wife Mary's family correspondence (1851-1913); his correspondence from other Methodist ministers and DePauw University officials (1860s-1910); his and Mary's writings (1848-1901); and some letters and documents of his father, James Walker (1820-1837). The bulk of...
Dates:
1820-1988, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Walker family collection
