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Politics and government

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 214 Collections and/or Records:

Winfield Taylor Durbin collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0393
Scope and Contents This collection includes an enlistment certificate, correspondence, a family history, and a biography from Winfield Taylor Durbin in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1899 to 1954.The oldest document in this collection is an 1899 certificate regarding the enlistment of Winfield T. Durbin as colonel of the 161st Indiana Volunteer Regiment on June 18, 1898 to serve for two years during the war. On April 11, 1903, Governor Durbin wrote to a colonel about the dedication of...
Dates: 1899-1954

Woodrow Wilson presidential inauguration panoramic photograph

 Collection — Folder OBF013
Identifier: OBF013
Scope and Contents This collection comprises a black-and-white panoramic photograph from President Woodrow Wilson's inauguration at the U.S. Capitol Building. It was taken by H. W. Brown Photo in Washington, D.C. on either March 4, 1913 or March 5, 1917.
Dates: circa 1913-1917

Yandes family papers

 Collection — Folder S1479
Identifier: S1479
Scope and Contents This collection includes letters from the Yandes family in Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, and Cuba ranging from 1833 to 1891 regarding local and family news, women's education, business, the Indiana State House, national and local politics, and the Civil War. Mary Yandes' letter to Ann Hampson on July 15, 1837 mentions Zerelda Gray Sanders' marriage to Governor David Wallace of Indiana (one year prior). There are also trade cards for Yandes family businesses in Indianapolis, Indiana, two blank greeting...
Dates: 1833-1891

Zachary Taylor papers

 Collection — Folder S2815
Identifier: S2815
Scope and Contents This collection includes a typeset campaign flyer from Zachary Taylor in 1848 regarding his qualifications.
Dates: 1848