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Andrew William Johnson Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2356
Abstract

Correspondence, photographs, diary, books, stationery set, newspaper clippings, and dog tags of Andrew William Johnson Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky, during the 1940s, before and after he was in the Army.

Dates: 1940-1949

Berman Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2329
Abstract

Contains material created and kept by the Berman family of St. Louis, Missouri. Letters written by Dr. William (Bill) Berman and his wife Marian make up the bulk of the collection. These are primarily letters written, often in Hebrew, by Bill and Marian from Ft. Riley, Kansas, where Bill served as an Army doctor during World War Two.

Dates: 1927-1957

Susie L. Meyers Bobb letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3658
Abstract

Correspondence between family and friends of the Bobb, Raymond, and Meyers families of Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Iowa. The letters date from 1873-1922, and most of them are written to Susie L. Meyers Bobb, who was likely also Susie L. Raymond.

Dates: 1873-1922

1926 Bridal shower booklet

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2751
Abstract

A 1926 bridal shower booklet created for the bride, Bernice, by the women who attended the party.

Dates: 1926

Cahill Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2282
Abstract

The Cahill Family Papers consist of personal correspondence to and from Clyde M., Michael J., and Belle Mills Cahill of Ohio. Also included in the collection are receipts and miscellaneous financial documents.

Dates: 1886-1935

J.M. Craft Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2539
Abstract

J.M. Craft, a veteran living in a U.S. Soldier's Home in Kansas City, Missouri, writes about his daily life.

Dates: 1940 January 9

David Criswell Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1649
Abstract

A letter from David Criswell, farmer, to Joel Lynn of Hartford, Indiana, February 17, 1862.

Dates: 1862-02-17

Elizabeth Harwood Katz Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3661
Abstract

A collection of letters sent to Elizabeth Harwood from friends, family, and others from 1934 to 1984. They deal primarily with personal lives of Elizabeth, her sister, her friends, and her first husband Richard. For more letters, see Donald and Betty Katz letters, mss_3666.

Dates: 1934 - 1984; Majority of material found within 1939 - 1942

F. A. Savage Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1656
Abstract

A letter from Mrs. F. A. Savage of Germantown, [Ohio?], to her husband, October 4, 1864.

Dates: 1864-10-04

Walter Goodman letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2508
Abstract

This collection contains letters from Walter Goodman in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to his sweetheart, Corinne Acklen, in Huntsville, Alabama, with hopes to see her soon.

Dates: 1858-1859

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-022
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of five photographs depicting unidentified people in Kentucky.

Dates: 1900s

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.031
Identifier: 2009-146
Abstract

Thirteen photographs depicting scenes of everyday activities in various places.

Dates: 1900 - 1930

John B. Tomilson Card

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1922
Abstract

One card thanking family and friends for expressing sympathy for the death of the mother of possibly John B. Tomlinson.

Dates: 1932

Jones and Callaway Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3031
Abstract

Family papers containing letters, a farm journal, and writings of members of the Jones and Callaway families in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida

Dates: 1845-1940; Majority of material found in 1860-1900

Joseph Booth Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2124
Abstract

Contains Joseph Booth of Carroll County, Ohio wrote to his brother Jeremiah Booth, of Arlington, Illinois, discussing the death of their mother and other personal issues.

Dates: 1876-09-10

L. O. Dawson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2563
Abstract

Contains incoming correspondence to L.O. Dawson, a Baptist minister in west Alabama and east Mississippi at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, including letters from family members and friends as well as correspondence with members of the various religious organizations with which Dawson was affiliated.

Dates: 1893 - 1904

Letter from E.J. to Mrs. Gould

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2180
Abstract

Letter to Mrs. Gould from E.J. in Madison, Georgia, discussing rumors about an engaged couple and another rumor about a doctor. Letter marked "Private."

Dates: 1848-07-03

Letter to Servant Cokeram

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1733
Abstract

Letter from unknown writer to his servant Cokeram, instructing to provide provisions for an impending visit by the queen. Undated.

Dates: no date; possibly 1600s

Grace Lykens correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3243
Abstract

Courtship letters between Ira Keagy and Grace Lykens of Pennsylvania. There are also letters to Grace from several other pen pals.

Dates: 1905-1945; 1908-1913

M. H. Milton Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3928
Abstract

Letters from friends, family and business associates

Dates: 1861 - 1872

Mary Ann Starkey Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1866
Abstract

Handwritten letters from Mary Ann Starkey to her husband Horace Starkey in New York. She writes of family members, the Sabbath, church, and general well-being.

Dates: 1840

Mary Robbins Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2372
Abstract

One letter from Mary to her mother, Mrs. L. J. Robbins of Roanoke, Indiana. Mary writes home while visiting Laura and tells her mother about Laura's cooking, deals on fabric, a barber named John, and forwards a message from her cousin.

Dates: 1898-07-11

Jennie Miller letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2459
Abstract

Letters to Jennie Miller (Mrs. Earl Adams) of Shelby, Ohio, and Angola, Indiana, from friends and family

Dates: 1905-1924

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Good Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3959
Abstract

Three postcards dealing with daily life and family and one letter appears to be a scam-type chain letter

Dates: 1952 - 1966

John Newland and George Wilcox receipt

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1703
Abstract

This collection consists of a single receipt dated March 6, 1811 and signed by Newland and Wilcox, acknowledging payment of $3 by Hugh Lemasster for taxes owed for 1809 on a farm of 100 acres of second-rate land, 2 tiths, 3 slaves, and 7 horses.

Dates: 1811 March 6

Fred M. Owen letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3004
Abstract

A letter to Joshua P. Eyre from his friend, Fred M. Owen in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Dates: 1868 August 6

Reade family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3674
Abstract

Materials from three generations of the Reade family

Dates: 1917-1982

E.U. Shea letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1856
Abstract

Handwritten letters from Private Lawrence Shea to his mother E.U. Shea.

Dates: ca. 1910-1920

Roy and Sara Swindell Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2926
Abstract

Letters from Roy Swindell and Sara Swindell to their family, who lived in Chattanooga, and later Nashville, Tennessee. The letters discuss missing home, traveling for work, and Bible verses. One letter is from Sara to their son James, an officer in the armed services during World War II.

Dates: 1918-1935

Russell F. Trask letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1993
Abstract

Letters written mainly to Russell F. Trask, E.M. 1/c aboard the U.S.S. Apollo (A.S. 25) by his wife, LeElda “Lee” Trask of Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. Some of the letters are written to Trask by his mother and other family member. Twenty-eight of the letters are written to Lee by Trask.

Dates: 1945

Wade Hall 19th Century Photographic Type Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-183
Abstract

This collection consists of 19th century photographic types.

Dates: 1850 - 1900

Wade Hall Collection on American Life

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4257
Abstract

Letters and documents to and from friends, family, and business associates around the United States and the world, discussing ordinary life.

Dates: 1803 - 1946

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.025
Identifier: 2009-107
Abstract

This collection consists of seven photographs depicting children.

Dates: 1920 - 1949

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-001
Abstract

This collection consists of six black and white photographs depicting family members from Erie, Kentucky. Only a few family members are identified: Patria Beard and Eudora and Monsy Jepson.

Dates: 1920 - 1929

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-003
Abstract

This collection consists of six portraits of unidentified people in Ohio, including a school class photo.

Dates: 1920 - 1930

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-023
Abstract

This collection consists of five black and white photographs depicting scenes from New York, "Majestic Sight Seeing Co." tour bus, and unidentified people and places.

Dates: 1920 - 1929

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.005
Identifier: 2009-027
Abstract

This collection consist of ninety-six photographs people and places from Kentucky and Louisiana.

Dates: 1910 - 1936

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.024
Identifier: 2009-101
Abstract

This collection consists of seven photographs depicting family members.

Dates: 1890

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.024
Identifier: 2009-102
Abstract

This collection consists of thirteen photographs of family and children.

Dates: 1937 - 1940

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.024
Identifier: 2009-103
Abstract

This collection consists of twenty-nine photographs depicting people at a tropical location.

Dates: 1950 - 1959

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.025
Identifier: 2009-104
Abstract

This collection consists of three photographs depicting people on a boat

Dates: 1950 - 1959

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.025
Identifier: 2009-106
Abstract

This collection consists of seven photographs depicting unidentified people.

Dates: 1910 - 1929

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-007
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of six black and white photographs depicting unidentified people.

Dates: 1920 - 1929

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.019
Identifier: 2009-087
Abstract

This collection consists of seven photographs depicting scenes from Fontaine Ferry Park in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dates: 1925-08

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-100
Abstract

This collection consists of 248 photographs depicting people and scenes from Louisville, Kentucky and New Albany, Indiana.

Dates: 1910 - 1950

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.030
Identifier: 2009-132
Abstract

This collection consists of eleven photographs depicting scenes from Japan around 1910.

Dates: 1930

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-020
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of four black and white photographs depicting unidentifed women from Steward, Nevada engaged in daily life activities on a farm.

Dates: 1910 - 1919

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-006
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of four black and white photographs depicting barbeque stand in Binghamton, New York.

Dates: 1940 - 1949

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-008
Abstract

This collection consists of nine black and white photographs depicting unidentified people and unidentified places.

Dates: 1920 - 1929

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-009
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of four black and white photographs depicting unidentified people on boat and at the special events.

Dates: 1930 - 1939

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