Politics and government
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 215 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin Harrison collection
Collection
Identifier: L063
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection consists of invoices and receipts for Benjamin Harrison’s personal and household expenses in Indianapolis, Indiana (1893-1897) and for expenses incurred in the construction of his Indianapolis home (1874-1875).The correspondence includes Harrison’s letter (1896-1900) to his law partner, W. H. H. Miller, regarding Republican Party politics, Harrison’s work in the Venezuelan boundary dispute, investments, and family and personal matters; letters regarding a...
Dates:
1852-1900
Benjamin S. Parker papers
Collection
Identifier: L123
Scope and Contents
This collection contains Benjamin S. Parker’s correspondence and writings, including correspondence E. B. Heiney and publishers about Poets and Poetry of Indiana; correspondence regarding Parker’s poetry, his newspaper work, and requests for advice on writing. Also included is correspondence regarding Republican Party politics, James Whitcomb Riley, and family matters. The collections also contains Parker’s writings including the subjects of the National Road,...
Dates:
1844-1923
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Benjamin S. Parker papers
Benjamin Wilson Smith collection
Collection
Identifier: L146
Scope and Contents
This collection includes Benjamin WIlson Smith’s writings about the history of Warrick, Spencer, and White counties, Indiana and Harrison County, West Virginia, Manchester Academy and the postal system. Also included are his accounts of a trip from Virginia to White County in 1846 and an autobiography. Also, his scrapbook of clippings and notes on politics, his advice to students in Dearborn County, Daughters of the American Revolution applications for his family, correspondence with his...
Dates:
1858-1949
Bi-Partisan Juvenile Court Committee collection
Collection
Identifier: L286
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence, rosters, meeting minutes, and publications relating to the Bi-Partisan Juvenile Court Committee.
Dates:
1948-1979
Bill Clinton and Al Gore campaign photographs
Collection — Folder SP062
Identifier: SP062
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs from the campaign visits of Bill Clinton and Al Gore in Indiana on July 21 and October 15, 1992 during the 1992 U.S. presidential race.
Dates:
1992
Billy D. Caudell political memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: L239
Scope and Contents
This collection includes advertising items from political campaigns, including a hat, buttons, a stuffed plush talking donkey, a cocktail glass with logo, cigarettes and a cigarette carrying case, a pen, medallions, and photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt ranging from 1935 to 1996 regarding political campaigns and historical events.
Dates:
1935-1996
Birch E. Bayh, Jr. collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0083
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of items from Birch Bayh, Jr., which include a letter to a constituent, a form letter, and a speech recorded in the Congressional Record, all regarding the lack of funding for the Library Services and Construction Act in 1974, and campaign materials from Birch Bayh’s presidential run in 1975-1976.
Dates:
1973-1976
Branham family papers
Collection
Identifier: S3199
Scope and Contents
This collection contains David Branham’s letters to his wife, Cynthia, written while he was supervising railroad construction in Martinsville. Also included are family letters written during the Civil War, legal and business papers, minutes of the Soldiers Aid Society of North Madison, Indiana, and a certificate of thanks to William Branham for serving as a volunteer during the Civil War. There are also a certificate of thanks to William Branham for serving as a volunteer during the...
Dates:
1812-1896
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Branham family papers
C. L. Thomas collection
Collection — Folder S1935
Identifier: S1935
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a January 11, 1876 letter sent by Daniel McDonald, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, to C. L. Thomas of the Summit City Lodge No. 170 of Fort Wayne in response to an inquiry about Masonic rules for funerals; a March 27, 1876 letter from the Republican State Central Committee sent regarding a paper submitted by Thomas to be published in the Committee's supplement; a July 5, 1876 letter from the Central Committee stating that they were not able to pay Thomas for...
Dates:
1876-1877
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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C. L. Thomas collection
Charles H. and Charles W. Boswell papers
Collection — Folder S143
Identifier: S0143
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a typed, signed letter from Charles H. Boswell, Indianapolis, Indiana on 1960/01/05 regarding the Mayor's Riley Lockerbie Fair Committee and postcards from or to Charles W. Boswell in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1906 to 1928 regarding politics.
Dates:
1906-1960
