Jefferson County (Ind.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:
Henry Carney papers
Collection — Folder S225
Identifier: S0225
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a photocopied, autographed copybook from Henry Carney ranging from 1830 to 1836 regarding arithmetic and advertisements from Jeffersonville and Madison, Indiana newspapers in 1829.
Dates:
1829-1836
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Henry Carney papers
James S. Terwilliger collection
Collection — Folder S1295
Identifier: S1295
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photocopies of letters and papers regarding James S. Terwilliger in Indiana, Ohio and Arkansas, ranging from 1838 to 1890, regarding family life and business concerns.
Dates:
1838-1890
James Siddall papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3291
Scope and Contents
This collection includes "Dantucker with Speed," a incomplete handwritten poem about the nomination and election of James Polk (circa 1844). On the back of the same paper, there is a poem that begins, "O death within thy ruthless grasp" and a February 7, 1844 receipt from the Indianapolis office of the Sinking Fund for Asa Anderson and Esquire Ward regarding payment of interest on a loan. The collection also has a February 28, 1846 "Penmanship" receipt and includes a pencil drawing of a woman...
Dates:
1837-1846
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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James Siddall papers
Jefferson County, Indiana account book
Collection — Volume V230
Identifier: V230
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a volume created in Jefferson County that is primarily an account book for a merchant during 1845-1846 and also contains writings and newspaper clippings towards the end.
Dates:
1845-1846
Jefferson County, Indiana collection
Collection — Folder S2811
Identifier: S2811
Scope and Contents
This collection includes original documents, photostats, and photocopies of correspondence, land grants, deeds, and wills from Jefferson County, Indiana ranging from 1810 to 1966 regarding the county's land as well as its community history.
Dates:
1810-1966
Jesse D. Bright papers
Collection — Folder S165
Identifier: S0165
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an original autographed, signed letter and three photostats of autographed, signed letters from Jesse D. Bright in Washington, D.C. and Madison, Indiana ranging from 1847 to 1856 regarding family matters.
Dates:
1847-1856
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Jesse D. Bright papers
John A. Birkle account book
Collection — Volume V027
Identifier: V027
Scope and Contents
This collection includes John A. Birkle's account book containing entries ranging from 1913 to 1961, with the bulk ranging from 1913 to 1933 regarding his blacksmith and farming accounts. The account book was later used to record a number of recipes for cakes, cookies and wines and directions for canning green beans, making soap, and curing meat.
Dates:
1913-1961
John Brooker correspondence and tin types
Collection — Folder S2802
Identifier: S2802
Scope and Contents
This collection includes three land deeds: a 1849 deed pertaining to Jefferson County, a 1850 deed pertaining to Johnson County, and a deed from 1853. The collection also includes two tintypes of John Brooker ranging from 1857-1913.
Dates:
1849-1913
John McCartney collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: G-042
Scope and Contents
This collection includes funeral and account book, correspondence, receipts and figures and real estate papers from John J. and John B. McCartney in Jefferson, Jennings and Scott County ranging from 1863 to 1930.
Dates:
1863 - 1930
Found in:
Genealogy
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John McCartney collection
Joseph G.M. Officer collection
Collection — Folder S2129
Identifier: S2129
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a record book of Joseph G.M. Officer containing entries ranging from 1885 to 1957. It was first used to record the Volga Literary and Debating Society meeting minutes (1885-1889) and then was used by Officer to record marriages and deaths of his previous students and fellow teachers. Other information added to the book include his 1888 essay "Macaulay"; lists of the names of students in spelling classes, days at school and times tardy; lists of visitors to school; and...
Dates:
1867-1957
