Poetry
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 131 Collections and/or Records:
Josie Hunt Wiley Brower papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2827
Scope and Contents
This collection includes newspaper clippings, invitations, brochures, letters, photographs and a hair collection ranging from 1847 to 1944 regarding everyday life and church events.
There is also a broadside regarding the sale of real estate in Wayne County in the 19th century (OBC040).
There is also a broadside regarding the sale of real estate in Wayne County in the 19th century (OBC040).
Dates:
1847-1944, undated
June Winona Snyder collection
Collection — Folder S1218
Identifier: S1218
Scope and Contents
This is an eight-page typed speech by June Winona Snyder given to the Indiana Poetry Federation on October 9, 1943. She mentions holding a convention during World War II in the face of "gas shortages, traveling limitations, long hours at war work." Ms. Snyder gives advice to poetry writers. On page 7, she wrote: "Do not be disturbed if someone criticizes you for spending your time writing poetry in these war times. You are doing a very patriotic duty when you strive to keep your vision clear so...
Dates:
1943
J.W. Ferran letter and poem
Collection — Folder S3116
Identifier: S3116
Scope and Contents
The collection is a New Year’s poem contained in a January 1811 letter from J. W. Ferran of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Elihu Stout of Vincennes, Indiana. The text of the letter is a one sentence introduction to Ferran’s poem.
Dates:
1811/01
Kate Milner Rabb collection
Collection — Folder S1092
Identifier: S1092
Scope and Contents
This collection has includes three items, all of which are undated. A printed form on yellow paper is entitled, "List of Questions," with "188__" at the bottom. On the back, handwritten in pencil, it says: "Used by Miss Eubank of Guilford, Ind., in getting information in regard to soldiers of War of 1812.The second paper is a letter on Indianapolis Star letterhead, handwritten by Kate Milner Rabb, to "Dear Mrs. Livesey." Kate thanks Mrs. Livesey "for the use of this...
Dates:
undated
Kathaleen Johnson Carter papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0234
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a photocopy of typed and autographed documents from Esther Stanton Hampton Woodward in Florida between 1953 and 1967 regarding poetry about her late husband, Col Stanley Woodward; a photocopy of a typed document by Anna M. Votaw, undated, regarding Andrew Hampton; a photocopy of a typed diary by Sarah Ann Hampton Johnson, in Indiana, ranging from 1851 to 1882, regarding personal matters; and a photocopy of a typed and autographed diary by Jane Moon Hampton, in Indiana,...
Dates:
1851-1967, undated
Katherine Ballard collection
Collection
Identifier: L007
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of letters, poems, receipts, invitations, and legal documents from Katherine Ballard in Indiana ranging from 1827 to 1930. Correspondents include family members, including her son who is part of the 158th Indiana Regiment during the Spanish-American War (1898), as well as various families from Montgomery County.
Dates:
1827-1930
Kiphart-Teepell family papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0785
Scope and Contents
This collection includes Charles P. Kiphart's account book containing receipts for rent, taxes, gas, and other personal expenses (1893-1904); a commencement invitation for School No. 10, Indianapolis (June, 1910); a typed copy of a 1918 Thanksgiving Day poem about WWI soldiers by Esther Thompson and sent to Nellie Teepell (November 12, 1966); Christmas and Valentines Day cards sent to Mary Kiphart and Nellie Teepell (1927-1933, undated); hospital statements for the Teepell family (1929-1948);...
Dates:
1893-1966
Leonard G. Jaqua collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2270
Scope and Contents
This collection includes several items from Leonard G. Jaqua's family, including a letter sent to John Jaqua from his brother Richard dated August 18, 1855(?); a "Tribute of Gratitude" given to John Jaqua and his scholars from the trustees of Pleasant Township dated February 24, 1859; John Jaqua's pocket-size memoranda book with entries ranging from 1873 to 1889 regarding farm accounts, family genealogy, the Universalist faith, and a sermon by Rev. E. C. Sweetser; an August 29, 1895 letter sent...
Dates:
circa 1855-1932
Lewis F. Palmer papers
Collection — Folder S1998
Identifier: S1998
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a commercially printed card with a poem from Palmer's Restaurant, Lunch and Lodging in Indianapolis, Indiana around 1904 regarding business advertising.
Dates:
circa 1904
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Lewis F. Palmer papers
Lillian Witt collection
Collection — Folder S2337
Identifier: S2337
Scope and Contents
This collection includes papers from the Lebanon Presbyterian Academy, including poetry, letters, philosophical notes, and two draft editorials for the school's publication, "The Calliopean Bachelor". The papers do not include author's names. The date 1868 is included on several papers, but most include no date. Student and professor names are included in a mock will.
Dates:
1868
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
/
Lillian Witt collection
