Politics and government
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 225 Collections and/or Records:
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
James Flynn Stutesman papers
Collection
Identifier: L152
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence, papers, photographs, pamphlets, clippings, programs, and ephemera from James Flynn Stutesman ranging from 1884 to 1916, regarding the Republican Party, his work in Central and South America, and his attempts to secure federal appointments. Also included is his correspondence regarding the 1916 Republican presidential campaign and his papers regarding the Panama-Pacific Exposition, including his reports, and his communications with heads of state in...
Dates:
1884-1916
James M. Tucker papers
Collection
Identifier: L233
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, invoices, and other papers to and from James M. Tucker in Indianapolis, Indiana, ranging from 1939 to 1940, regarding daily life, politics, and public speaking.
Dates:
1939-1940
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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James M. Tucker papers
James O. Walton collection
Collection — Folder S1355
Identifier: S1355
Scope and Contents
This collection includes typed copies of letters which James O. Walton sent to his wife Mary Ann ranging from February 1864 to January 1865 during the American Civil War, with information about military life, Generals William Sherman and John Bell Hood, the presidential election, and health.
Dates:
1864-1865
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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James O. Walton collection
James Wilson biographical sketch
Collection — Folder S1850
Identifier: S1850
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a one-page typewritten transcription made from page 174 of the book, Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Vol 6 that was published in 1824. Transcribed on November 5, 1949 by H.P. (Homer Philip) Rogers of Pendleton, Oregon, the biographical sketch provides information about James Wilson's first wife, Rachel Bird, his second wife, Hannah Gray, and his seven children.
Dates:
1824, 1949
Jap Miller pamphlet
Collection — Folder S3433
Identifier: S3433
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one pamphlet about Isaac "Jap" Miller. It was printed around 1931 and contains biographical information written by Jap Miller and a poem written about him by James Whitcomb Riley in 1889.
Dates:
circa 1931
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Jap Miller pamphlet
Jesse Kilgour Dubois papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0384
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of correspondence and political and business papers from Jesse Kilgour Dubois ranging from 1830 to 1920 pertaining to his work as Illinois Receiver of Public Moneys (1849-1853), his land investments and interests in land drainage (1840s-1850s); the Illinois State Auditor's office and the presidential campaigns of 1860 and 1864; and Abraham Lincoln's life.There is also a certificate of commission as a major general in 1864 during the U.S. Civil War and copies...
Dates:
1830-1920
John A. Bremer papers
Collection
Identifier: L688
Scope and Contents
This collection contains John A. Bremer's papers regarding his work compiling and editing the fourth edition of Constitution Making in Indiana: A Source Book of Constitutional Documents, with Historical Introduction and Critical Notes covering the years 1930 to 1960. Papers related to the book include drafts of chapters of each legislative session and copies of committee reports, joint resolutions, house and senate motions, messages from the Senate to the House,...
Dates:
1857-circa 1980s
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John A. Bremer papers
John A. Graham collection
Collection — Folder S2598
Identifier: S2598
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 59 photocopies of newspaper articles and correspondence to and from John A. Graham in Peru, Indiana, ranging from 1839 to 1862, regarding his private, business, and editorial affairs.
Dates:
1839-1862
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John A. Graham collection
John B. Stoll collection
Collection
Identifier: L149
Scope and Contents
The collection contains letters to John B. Stoll regarding state and national Democratic Party politics (1866-1920), including correspondence relating to the 1870 and 1872 campaigns. Also included are letters from German Democrats in the state, as well as correspondence relating to northern Indiana newspapers and his work with the Democratic State Editorial Association. The collection has Stoll’s work on the history of the Democratic Party in Indiana along with his political speeches and...
Dates:
1854-1926
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John B. Stoll collection
