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Guide to the Indiana Sesquicentennial Manuscript Project

Compiled by Thomas Krasean

[This guide, originally published in the Indiana Magazine of History, Volume LXIV (June and September 1968), appears here by the kind permission of Thomas Krasean and the Indiana Magazine of History.]

During Indiana’s sesquicentennial celebration in 1966 the Indiana State Library conducted and administered a statewide search for manuscripts relating to the state’s 150 years of historical development. Through this program, known as the Indiana Sesquicentennial Manuscript Project, manuscripts were collected and xerox or microfilm copies of them were distributed to a number of libraries within the state.

The cooperating libraries are located at Ball State University, Indiana State University, Notre Dame University, Purdue University, and Indiana University at Bloomington (Lilly Library). Other libraries in the program are the Fort Wayne-Allen County Public Library, the Indianapolis Public Library, the Indiana Historical Society Library, and the Indiana State Library.

Contributions desired by the project were divided into two categories: personal items such as letters, diaries, joumals, account books, sermons, speeches, and reminiscences; and privately printed items such as commencement programs, business and industrial catalogs, broadsides, maps, and pamphlets.

All manuscript material was sent or delivered to the Indiana State Library. Here the project director and his assistants sorted the contributions and arranged pages for copying. An accurate record of each entry, its contents, and the date it was returned was entered in a ledger book. All items were copied either by xerox or microfilm. Some typed or transcribed copies of original manuscripts were submitted. In a few cases a copy was made from another copy of an original when the whereabouts of the original was unknown. Shipments were sent to cooperating libraries approximately every three months.

All in all, some 60,000 pages of manuscript materials were contributed to the project. As hoped, items covering a variety of subjects and times ranging from pre-statehood to the present day came in from all sections of the state.

The format in the following guide roughly corresponds with that used by the Library of Congress in The National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections. While the Union Catalog lists entries as they were received, this guide arranges them by appropriate headings. An index to the guide has been prepared and will be deposited with each of the cooperating libraries.

A great majority of the papers collected deal with private citizens -- not prominent national or local figures. Their personal diaries and letters were written without fear of retribution. Such might not have been the case with elected officials. For the most part they contain much information about family births and deaths, weather, illnesses, marriages, names of children, and comparable items. However, the items gathered also contain considerable information of political, social, and economic value.

A number of people were instrumental in making the project a success. Only a few of them can be named here. Mention must be made of the services of Mrs. Hazel Hopper, head, Indiana Division, Indiana State Library; her staff members Miss Louise Wood, Miss Martha Wright, Mrs. Frances Macdonald, Mrs. Ferne Roseman, and Miss Carol Deschler. Miss Carol Jarvis was the project assistant. Miss Margaret Pierson and Mr. Earl Anderson of the Archives Division of the State Library were responsible for much of the microfilming done for the project.

An explanation of the entries will be helpful to users of the guide. The first section of each entry contains the name of the person, family, or place under which the entry is catalogued; next is the entry title or heading, the inclusive dates of the item or n.d. (no date), the number of items, and the number of pages in the item. The second section describes the scope and content of the item and gives the county discussed in the item. The third section indicates the name of the contributor or the location of the original. In the fourth section, identifying numbers assigned by the project are given: the manuscript project number, preceded by (X) for xerox or (M) for microfilm (or, for example, M-2, to indicate the second entry on a microfilm reel). The final number, the MS number, indicates how entries may be found in the index to the guide.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Thomas Krasean, compiler of the guide which follows, has indicated that the Indiana Sesquicentennial Manuscript Project was sponsored by the Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission in cooperation with nine leading libraries around the state. The emphasis of the project was on locating and reproducing valuable manuscript material pertaining to any important topic, aspect, or personality of Indiana’s history. The success of the project was largely the result of two forces: the awards offered by Governor Roger D. Branigin to the three counties making the most impressive contributions to the program; and the important role played by members of the staff of the Indiana State Library, especially those associated with the Indiana Division. Mr. Krasean, however, has been too modest to suggest that he himself was the director of the project. He has written a detailed description of the project in the November, 1967 issue of History News, published by the American Association for State and Local History.

Fortunately the Indiana Division of the Indiana State Library is carrying forward its collection of manuscripts pertaining to Indiana’s historical development. Individuals who have relevant material which has not been xeroxed are encouraged to make it available to Thomas Krasean, field representative, Indiana Division, Indiana State Library, State Library and Historical Building, Indianapolis, Indiana 46402. The Indiana Division welcomes the donation of original manuscripts but is also willing to xerox originals and return them to owners who wish to contribute to the project in this way. This important program should continue as a vital and permanent part of the Indiana State Library’s services. Certainly, the collection of manuscripts which began with the observance of Indiana’s 150th birthday of statehood sbould more than double during the decade subsequent thereto.

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I. Account Books

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1. Applegate, William L.; account book, 1865-1876; 1 vol., 43 pp.
   Farm day book containing prices of produce and wages of hired help. Johnson County.
   Mrs. Walter Miller, Etna Green.
   (X) 62; MS-1
2. Baird, William, and Warden, Samuel; account books, 1817-1842; 2 vols., 310 pp.
   Day book and ledger of a general store. Washington County.
   In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
   (M-3-4) 103, Reel #4 MS-2
3. Banks, Burr; account book, 1807-1842; 1 vol., 117 pp.
   Ledger of a flour and saw mill. Washington County.
   In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
   (M-1) 103, Reel #1; MS-3
4. Brimfield General Store; account books, 1867-1890; 3 vols., 1308 pp.
   Day books of a general store in Brimfield. Noble County.
   H. C. Schlictenmyer, Cromwell.
   (M-3) 134, Reel #1; (M-1,3) 134, Reel #2; MS-4
5. Brimfield Saw Mill and Lumber Company; account book, 1871-1884; 1 vol., 432 pp.
   Day books of a saw mill and lumber company. Noble County.
   H. C. Schlictenmyer, Cromwell.
   (M-2) 134, Reel #2; MS-5
6. Davis, Samuel; account book, 1849-1852; 1 vol., 105 pp.
   Day book of a blacksmith. Washington County, Salem.
   Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
   (M-3) 103, Reel #1 MS-6
7. Dixon, H.S.; account book, 1859-1864; 1 vol., 210 pp.
   Day book of a blacksmith. Washington County.
   Our Heritage Historical Society, Vernon.
   (M-14) 147; MS-7
8. Dixon, Solomon; account book, 1837-1850; 1 vol., 122 pp.
   Farm day book and ledger. Greene. County.
   Mrs. Mary Sloan, Worthington.
   (M-4) 114; MS-8; see also MS-155
9. Duckwell, W. W.; account books, 1878-1880; 2 vols., 285 pp.
   Day book and ledger of a dry goods store in Salem. Washington County.
   In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
   (M-5-6) 103, Reel #1; MS-9
10. Goodwin, John R.; account books, 1846-1861; 3 vols., 338 pp.
    Day books and ledgers of a physician and farmer near Brookville. Franklin County.
    John P. Goodwin, Brookville.
    (M-6-8) 148, Reel #1; MS-10; see also MS-78
11. Goodwin, Samuel; account books, 1818-1830; 2 vols., 444 pp.
    Day book and ledger of a tanner near Brookville. Franklin County.
    John P. Goodwin, Brookville.
    (M-1-2) 148, Reel #1; MS-11
12. Goudie, Joseph; account books, 1841-1847; 3 vols., 530 pp.
    Day book and ledgers of a general store in Brookville. Franklin County.
    John P. Goodwin, Brookville.
    (M-3-5) 148, Reel #1; MS-12
13. Green, Dr. C. H., account books, 1867-1891; 11 vols., 992 pp.
    Day books and ledgers of a physician. Index. Jennings County.
    Hendricks County Historical Society, Plainfield.
    (M-2-12) 122; MS-13
14. Humphreys, Thomas; account books, 1852-1900; 6 vols., 563 pp.
    Personal and business accounts of Humphreys and Dowerman, a ship building firm in New Albany. Business records show type of lumber used, prices of construction materials, and description of sbips built. Floyd County.
    New Albany Public Library.
    (M-4) 94; MS-14
15. M’Intosh, A. J.; account book, 1880-1883; 1 vol., 234 pp.
    Day book of a flour mill. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-7) 103, Reel #1; MS-15; see also MS-16
16. M’Intosh, A. J.; account book, 1880-1881; 1 vol., 373 pp.
    Day book of a general store in Salem. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-1) 103, Reel #4; MS-16; see also MS-15
17. Pollock, Hiram; account book, 1857-1861; 1 vol., 138 pp.
    Ledger of a general store. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-4) 103, Reel #1; MS-17
18. Rome City General Store, account book, 1857-1858; 1 vol., 453 pp.
    Day book of a general store in Rome City. Noble County.
    H. C. Schlictenmyer, Cromwell.
    (M-2) 134, Reel #1; MS-18
19. Scott, G. E.; account book, 1881; 1 item, 5 pp.
    Personal account of work and materials in building a barn. Wells County.
    Frank Cline, Portland.
    (X) 126; MS-19
20. Vellom, Lemuel; account book, 1905-1912; 1 vol., 471 pp.
    Ledger of a general store at Saltillo. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-1) 123; MS-20
21. Wallace, Dr. John; account book, 1836-1840; 1 vol., 114 pp.
    Day book of a physician. Franklin County.
    Virgil Davis, Brookville.
    (M-9) 147; MS-21; see also MS-271
22. Washington County, District School Treasurer; account book, 1842-1849; 1 vol., 73 pp.
    Record book of the district school treasurer for Washington and Orange counties. Washington County-Orange County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-5) 103, Reel #4; MS-22
23. Wilson, Dr. J. B.; account book, 1849-1855; i vol., 343 pp.
    Day book of a physician. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-4) 93, Reel #1; MS-23
    

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    II. Business Records

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24. American Insurance Company; business records, 1876; 1 item, 4 pp.
    Year-end report for 1876. Marion County.
    Max Lee, Danville.
    (X) 130; MS-24
25. Baird, William; business records, 1835; 2 items, 2 pp.
    Way bills for passengers on stage une. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (X) 15; MS-25
26. Gardner Funeral Home; business records, 1816-1888; 63 items, 292 pp.
    Day books, ledgers, miscellaneous papers of a funeral home and furniture manufacturer. Knox County.
    In Gardner Funeral Home, Vincennes.
    (M-22) 121; MS-26
    

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    III. Church Records

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27. Baptist, Bethlehem; records, 1855-1865; 1 vol., 34 pp.
    Articles of faith, constitution, and minutes. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-14) 121; MS-27
28. Baptist, Big Cedar Grove; records, 1817-1851; 1 item, 55 pp., transcribed.
    History, minutes, names of members. Franklin County.
    Franklin County Historical Society, Brookville.
    (M-5) 148, Reel #2; MS-28
29. Baptist, Campbellsburg Missionary; records, 1888-1955; 1 item, 59 pp., typed.
    Minutes, membership roll, constitution, articles of faith, covenant, and rules of order. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-16) 149 Reel #1; MS-29
30. Baptist, Deer, or Sugar Creek; records, 1829-1847; 1 vol., 145 pp.
    Articles of faith, rules of decorum, constitution, index, minutes. Carroll County.
    Rossville Junior High School History Club, Rossville.
    (M-18) 125, Reel #1; MS-30
31. Baptist, First, Franklin; records, 1923; 1 item, 152 pp., typed.
    A history with index and list of baptisms. Johnson County.
    Franklin Public Library.
    (M-4) 149, Reel #1; MS-31
32. Baptist, Livonia, Campbellsburg; records, 1866-1960; 3 vols., 677 pp.
    Minutes, names of members, finances. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M) 104; MS-32
33. Baptist, Lost River, Claysville; records, 1814-1906; 1 item, 309 pp., typed.
    History, minutes, and index. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-1-2) 73; MS-33; see also MS-34
34. Baptist, Lost River, Claysville; records, 1907-1956; 1 vol., 166 pp.
    Minutes, list of church members, and index. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-13) 121; MS-34; see also MS-33
35. Baptist, Lost River, Regular; records, 1872; 1 item, 23 pp., typed.
    Articles of faith, rules of decorum, names of members, church covenant. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-2) 121; MS-35
36. Baptist, Mill Creek; records, 1822-1846; 1 vol., 80 pp.
    Minutes, list of members, and index. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-12) 16; MS-36; see also MS-37
37. Baptist, Mill Creek; records, 1846-1874; 1 vol., 216 pp.
    Rules of discipline, minutes, and names of members. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-15) 16; MS-37; see also MS-36
38. Baptist, New Harmony; records, 1852-1918; 1 vol., 198 pp.
    Minutes, church covenant, rules of decorum, members’ names. Vigo County.
    Mrs. Mary Morgan, Indianapolis.
    (M-1) 122; MS-38
39. Baptist, New Providence; records, 1816-1854; 1 vol., 118 pp.
    Articles of faith, minutes. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-16) 16; MS-39
40. Baptist, Orleans; records, 1949; 1 item, 8 pp.
    Minutes of the Seventy-fifth Annual Session of the Orleans Baptist Association. Lawrence County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-3) 121; MS-40
41. Baptist, Ox Fork; records, 1823-1909; 1 item, 44 pp., typed.
    Minutes and list of members. Scott County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-10) 16; MS-41
42. Baptist, Regular Predestinarian; records, 1858; 1 item, 1 p., typed.
    A letter from the Regular Predestinarian church to her sister church at Stamper’s Creek concerning the proposed split in the church. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-15) 121; MS-42
43. Baptist, Sharon; records, 1810-1830; 1 item, 26 pp., newspaper clippings.
    Clippings concerning minutes, names of members, and index. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-9) 16; MS-43
44. Baptist, Unity; records, 1818-1858; 1 item, 29 pp., typed.
    Minutes, list of members. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-11) 16; MS-44
45. Christian Church, First, Washington County; records, 1842-1853; 1 item, 24 pp., typed.
    Charter members, minutes, names of members, and index. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-6) 103; Reel #4; MS-45
46. Christian Church, Mt. Carmel; records, 1900-1967; 1 item, 55 pp., typed.
    History, minutes, and membership roll. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-3) 125, Reel #2; MS-46
47. Christian Church, Sugar Creek; records, 1869-1966; 1 item, 42 pp., typed.
    Church register. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-2) 103, Reel #4; MS-47
48. Church of Christ, Blue River; records, 1810-1867; 1 item, 59 pp., typed.
    Index, names of members, and minutes. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-10) 149, Reel #1; MS-48
49. Church of Christ, Blue River; records, 1822-1833; 1 vol., 94 pp.
    Minutes and names of members. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-13) 16; MS-49; see also MS-50
50. Church of Christ, Blue River, West Branch; records 1836-1959; 1 vol., 84 pp.
    Minutes and names of members. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-14) 16; MS-50; see also MS-49
51. Church of Christ, College Hill; records, 1869-1956; 1 item, 59 pp., typed.
    Minutes, list of members, and index. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-8) 103, Reel #4; MS-51
52. Church of Christ, Fort Hill; records, n.d.; 1 vol., 96 pp.
    History with list of elders and an index. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-1) 73; MS-52
53. Friends, Society of, Blue River, records 1815-1874; 1 item, 7 pp., typed.
    Minutes. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-11) 114; MS-53
54. Friends, Society of, Highlands Creek; records, 1884-1889, 1908-1911; 2 vols., 108 pp.
    Minutes of monthly meetings. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (X) 72; MS-54
55. Methodist, Arcadia; records, 1867-1966; 1 item, 48 pp., typed.
    History of the Arcadia Methodist Church. Hamilton County.
    Mrs. Ethel C. Lorton, Arcadia.
    (X) 80; MS-55
56. Presbyterian, Bath; records, 1821-1893; 3 vols., 95 pp.
    Minutes, names of members, baptisms, and proceedings of founding of the church. Franklin County.
    Franklin County Historical Society, Brookville.
    (X) 145; MS-56
57. Presbyterian, Bethlehem; records, 1824-1887; 1 item, 78 pp., typed.
    Minutes, names of members, and index. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-7) 16; MS-57
58. Presbyterian, Caledonia; records, 1954; 1 item, 4 pp., typed.
    Brief history. Switzerland County.
    Mrs. Marcella Vellenga, Gary.
    (X) 59; MS-58
59. Presbyterian, Salem; records, 1817-1853; 1 item, 26 pp., typed.
    Minutes, names of members, and index. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-8) 16; MS-59
60. Presbyterian, Second, Livonia; records, 1828-1893; 6 items, 364 pp., typed and transcribed.
    Minutes, names of members, and financial and trustee’s records. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-1-6) 16; MS-60
    

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    IV. County and Local History

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61. Davidson, Joe H.; history, 1966; 1 vol., 39 pp.
    Brief general history of Coatsville, a small central Indiana community. Hendricks County.
    Joe H. Davidson, Coatsville.
    (X) 34; MS-61
62. Dayton, Sallie; history, n.d.; 1 vol., 78 pp.
    Brief general history of Stilesville, a small central Indiana community. Hendricks County.
    Mrs. Sallie Dayton, Greenfield.
    (X) 75; MS-62
63. Garrett Junior Historical Society, Garrett; history, n.d.; 1 item, 9 pp.
    Brief history of Dekalb County containing information on early settlers, political history, abandoned schools, ghost towns, and important events. Dekalb County.
    Garrett Junior Historical Society, Garrett.
    (X) 124; MS-63
64. Holcomb, Thurlo C.; history, 1963; 1 vol., 208 pp.
    General history of Noble County by Thurlo C. Holcomb. Noble County.
    Thurlo C. Holcomb, Albion.
    (M-2) 99; MS-64
65. Maples, Dr. James; history, 1966; 32 vols., 3972 pp.
    Detailed history of Sullivan and Greene counties by Dr. James Maples; contains a written history, photographs, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, index, and miscellaneous items. Vigo County.
    In Vigo County Historical Society, Terre Haute.
    (M) 87; MS-65
66. Martin, Louise T.; history, n.d.; 1 item, 16 pp.
    Brief history of the John Hay House in Salem, Indiana, by Louise T. Martin; also personal memoirs of the growth of Salem from a village to a town. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-16) 114; MS-66
67. Noble County; history, 1966; 10 vols., 719 pp.
    Scrapbooks compiled by citizens of various townships in Noble County, containing written histories, photographs, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous items dealing with the observance of the Indiana Sesquicentennial in 1966. Noble County.
    Mrs. Quentin F. Stultz, Ligonier.
    (M-1-10) 134, Reel #16; MS-67
68. Whitley County; history, 1937; 1 vol., 53 pp.
    Brief general history of Whitley County compiled by a number of ladies’ study clubs. Whitley County.
    In South Whitley Public Library.
    (X) 118; MS-68
69. Wycoff, Minnie; history, 1935; 1 vol., 1048 pp.
    Builders of a City, a general history of Batesville, Indiana, by Minnie Wycoff. Ripley County.
    Paul Wycoff, Batesville.
    (M) 11; MS-69
    

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    V. Diaries and Journals

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70. Armstrong, Robert; diary, 1863-1865; 1 vol., 89 pp., typed.
    A sergeant with Co. H, 66th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, Armstrong relates his experiences in the Civil War. The 66th fought in several campaigns in Mississippi and Kentucky iii 1863. They also fought with Sherman’s Army in the capture of Atlanta and later in Sherman’s March to the Sea in 1864. Armstrong was from Harrison County.
    Sam Armstrong, Fredericksburg.
    (X) 14; MS-70
71. Bunch, Thomas; journal, 1852; 1 vol., 63 pp.
    Journal covering a cattle drive from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Salt Lake, Utah, over the Mormon trail; descriptions of scenery, forts, problems, and other items. Wayne County.
    In Winchester Public Library.
    (X) 40; MS-71
72. Clark, J. Adams; journal, 1854; 1 vol., 112 pp.
    Travel-journal of a land speculator from New York; descriptions of towns and land in southem Michigan, northern Indiana, and Illinois.
    Warren A. Reeder, Hammond.
    (M-4) 99; MS-72
73. Connelly, Jesse B.; diary, 1861-1863; 1 vol., 142 pp., typed.
    A member of Co. 1, 3lst Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, Connelly, from Parke County, writes of the early western campaigns on the Tennessee River, the Battle at Shiloh, and other engagements, and various items such as camp experiences, marches, guard duty.
    Vigo County Historical Society, Terre Haute.
    (M-20) 125, Reel #1; MS-73
74. Davis, Henry; diary, 1870-1906; 1 vol., 30 pp., typed.
    Diary containing the weekly record of sermons given, place and payment for services. Washington County.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-12) 114; MS-74
75. Deiwert, William M.; diary, 1909-1910; 1 vol., 72 pp.
    Farm diary giving brief day-to-day accounts of life in rural Indiana. Shelby County.
    Mrs. Franklin Bobbitt, Waldron.
    (X) 9; MS-75
76. Funk, J. A.; diary, 1879-1886; 1 vol., 48 pp.
    Personal diary of a school superintendent and principal at Corydon; comments on national and state events, trip to Canada, and school problems. Harrison County.
    New Albany Public Library.
    (M-6) 93, Reel #1; MS-76
77. Goodwin, Charles F.; diaries, 1878-1889; 3 vols., 297 pp.
    Farm diaries containing brief day-to-day comments on weather, crops, local happenings, and family activities. Franklin County.
    John P. Goodwin, Brookville.
    (M-12) 148, Reel #1, (M-1-2) 148 Reel #2; MS-77
78. Goodwin, John R.; diaries, 1848-1861; 3 vols., 321 pp.
    Diaries covering daily activities on a farm near Brookville; comments on local happenings, weather, crops, and other items. Franklin County.
    John P. Goodwin, Brookville.
    (M-9 [Part] 10-11) 148, Reel #1; MS-78
79. Hamilton, Reverend James; journal, 1850; 2 items, 38 pp.
    Journal of an Irish immigrant who sailed from Ireland in 1850 to the United States; comments on rough crossing, first sighting of America, and impressions of American cities. Hamilton later settled in Jackson County.
    Mrs. Ina Kestner, Brownstown.
    (X) 44; MS-79
80. Hardin, B. F.; diaries, 1909-1919; 9 vols., 781 pp.
    Rural life in southern Indiana at the turn of the century; contains prices of crops and goods, weather, and notes on events both national and local. Washington County.
    Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (M-1-9) 125, Reel #1; MS-80
81. Haymond, Dr. Rufus; diary, 1845-1885; 1 vol., 86 pp.
    Personal diary covering a wide variety of subjects including weather, flora and fauna, solar eclipse, a comet, floods, local and national politics. Franklin County.
    Mrs. Charles T. Fettz, Brookville.
    (X) 18; MS-81
82. Holland, James; diary, 1862-1863; 1 item, 138 pp.
    Journal of three months’ service during the Civil War in Company K, 99th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers; comments on troop activities, camp life and morale, and other items, all with a religious overtone. Holland was from Marion County.
    (M-1) 125, Reel #2; MS-82
83. Hooper, William S.; journal, 1858-1868; 1 vol., 201 pp.
    Journal of a Methodist circuit rider in southern Indiana; a variety of interesting observations on his travels, reflections on religion, sermons given. Floyd County.
    New Albany Public Library.
    (M-3) 93, Reel #1; MS-83
84. Johnson, Andrew J.; journal, 1862-1865; 1 item, 25 pp., typed.
    Brief day-to-day account of experiences in the Civil War of a Johnson County soldier in Co. 1, 7Oth Regiment, Indiana Volunteers; comments of a general nature, concerning troop marches, weather, guard duty.
    Franklin Public Library.
    (M-1) 149; Reel #1; MS-84
85. Kuppenheimer, John; diary, 1861-1862; 1 item, 23 pp., typed.
    A member of Co. F, 14th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, Kuppenheimer, from Vigo County, telis of the regiment’s principal engagement against part of Lee’s army at Cheat Mountain. He also comments on camp life, rations, picket duty, and other experiences.
    Vigo County Historical Society, Terre Haute.
    (X) 61; MS-85
86. MacDonald, David; diary, 1864-1868; 1 vol., 308 pp.
    Diary of a chief justice of the supreme court of Indiana; incisive comments on political and social events in the state and the nation. Marion County.
    Mrs. G. H. Denny, Sonoma, California.
    (M-5) 134; Reel #2; MS-86
87. Mitchell, Origen; diary, 1863; 1 vol., 31 pp.
    In a brief two months’ diary Mitchell, from Marion County, tells of a long, hot march, of his transport to a hospital in the east, of Fort Monroe, Portsmouth, and eventual return to his regiment in Co. A, 13th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers.
    Mrs. Roger Burch, Indianapolis.
    (M-4) 106; MS-87; see also MS-197
88. Morris, John; journals, 1842-1846; 10 items, 453 pp.
    Brief day-to-day account of rural life in southem Indiana in the years prior to the Civil War; mention of weather, work done, some prices, and notes on local and family activities. Also five letters regarding the Protestant Episcopal church in Vanderburgh County and the Mother Church in England. Vanderburgh County.
    Howell Wheaton, West Lafayette.
    (X) 51; MS-88
89. Myers, John D.; diary, 1864-1865; 1 vol., 36 pp., transcribed.
    Myers, from Elkhart County, was a member of Co. 1, 74th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers; comments on each day’s happenings such as “hard fighting” or “staid in camp.” The regiment fought in Sherman’s March to the Sea in 1864.
    Marshall Howenstein, West Lafayette.
    (X) 28; MS-89
90. Olive, David H.; diary, 1861; 1 item, 14 pp., transcribed.
    A member of the band of Co. 1, 10th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, Olive, from Boone County, describes his brief enlistment, camp at Lebanon, Indiana, dress parades before General McClellan, and several engagements.
    North Central High School History Club, Indianapolis.
    (X) 78; MS-90
91. Orange County; diary, 1856-1858; 1 vol., 101 pp.
    Brief account of rural life in a southern Indiana county by an unknown author; some comment on state and national events; emphasis on local activities, crops, plowing, and other items. Orange County.
    Our Heritage Historical Society, Vernon.
    (M-10) 125, Reel #1; MS-91
92. Perry, James E.; diary, 1861; 1 vol., 34 pp.
    Brief account of life on the home front during the Civil War; scattered mention of national events along with local and personal activities. Clark County.
    Edgar P. Howell, Indianapolis.
    (M-16) 114; MS-92
93. Platter, C. C.; diary, 1864-1865; 1 vol., 146 pp.
    Fine descriptive account of Sherman’s March to the Sea by a member of the 81st Regiment, Ohio Volunteers; tells of foraging, troop movements, burning of buildings, and other events surrounding the capture of Savannah.
    In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
    (X) 86; MS-93
94. Ray, John H.; diaries, 1875-1900; 7 vols., 1200 pp.
    Diaries concerning a twenty-five year period of rural life up to the turn of the century; notes on local and personal activities such as plowing, weather, deaths, fires, and other events. Franklin County.
    Mrs. Clara S. Kelly, Brookville.
    (M) 19; MS-94
95. Records, William H.; diaries, 1862-1904; 9 vols., 863 pp.
    Records, from Tippecanoe County, served with Co. 1, 72nd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. His regiment was part of Wilder’s Lightning Brigade and much of its fighting is noted in this detailed account.
    In Indiana State Library, Indianapolis.
    (M) 54; MS-95; see also MS-217
96. Shepard, James N.; diary, 1861-1862; 1 item, 12 pp., typed.
    Brief, interesting account by a member of Co. K, 31st Regiment, Indiana Volunteers; notes on camp life and morale, troop movement, sighting enemy breast-works, hospital life, and other experiences. Shepard enlisted in Vigo County.
    (M-19) 125, Reel #1; MS-96
97. Sparks, Henry B.; diary, 1864; 1 item, 17 pp., typed.
    A member of the 2nd Cavalry, 41st Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, Sparks, from Marion County, was captured and spent nine months in Belle Isle Prison, escaped, was recaptured, and was placed in several jails before being paroled to rejoin his regiment.
    Arlington High School History Club, Indianapolis.
    (X) 95; MS-97
98. Stover, D. C.; diaries, 1859-1865; 3 vols., 247 pp.
    Diaries of a state agent who was involved in the sale of fraudulent Indiana stock certificates in the years prior to the Civil War; mostly comments on local and personal activities.
    Warren A. Reeder, Hammond.
    (M-17) 114; MS-98
99. Stultz, Charles P.; diary, 1864; 1 vol., 19 pp.
    Stultz records his experiences as a member of Co. G, 57th Regiment, Ohio Volunteers; comments cover a number of subjects including camp life and morale, battlefield scenes, lack of rations, and destruction of railroads in Georgia.
    Mrs. Wendehl Votaw, Pennville.
    (X) 79; MS-99
100. Swain, Orlando; diaries, 1852-1862; 3 vols., 606 pp.
     Interesting account of life in rural Randolph County in the 1850’s; a wide range of subjects such as weather, local events, and personal activities. Randolph County.
     Dr. C. C. Keffer, Union City.
     (M) 33; MS-100
101. Towner, John H.; journal, 1849; 1 item, 11 pp.
     Journal of a trip by canal boat down the Whitewater Canal from Brookville to Cincinnati during the gold rush days. Comment is made on passage through a tunnel, a visit to the grave of William Henry Harrison, and Cincinnati. Franklin County.
     (X) 10; MS-101
102. Trueblood, Joshua; diary, 1879; 1 vol., 37 pp.
     Brief account of rural life in southem Indiana including descriptions of work done, prices of farm produce and livestock, and general references to events of the day. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 72; MS-102
103. Trueblood, Lillian; diaries, 1937-1940; 4 vols., 728 pp.
     Personal diaries containing comments and notes of happenings in and around Salem, Indiana; very little information on state and national events. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-3-4) 103, Reel #2; (M-1-2) 103, Reel #3; MS-103
104. Turpin, Henry; diaries, 1863-1865; 2 vols., 96 pp.
     Turpin, from Hendricks County, was a member of Co. 1, 7th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers; brief comments conceming experiences in the Civil War such as minor engagements, picket duty, troop marches, and camp life and morale.
     Miss A. Elizabeth Cooper, Indianapolis.
     (X) 22; MS-104
105. Van Reed, Jerome; diary, 1838; 1 item, 12 pp., newspaper clippings.
     Diary of a surveyor from Pennsylvania that appeared in the Veedersburg News - The Country Cousin, March 8, 1967. Contains excerpts of a trip through Indiana and a week’s visit in Warren County; describes much of the land crossed and a local voting place.
     Dale McCullough, Wingate.
     (X) 108; MS-105
106. Wahl, Henry E.; diary, 1943-1944; 1 item, 40 pp.
     Diary written while stationed in the South Pacific during World War II; colorful look at the daily life and experiences of a military officer.
     Henry E. Wahl, Bloomington.
     (M-5) 149, Reel #1; MS-106; see also MS-242
107. Wright, John; diary, 1844-1850; 1 item, 47 pp., typed.
     Diary of a circuit rider in southern Indiana. Brief entries usually comment on sermons given by place and date. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 72; MS-107
     

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108. Fayette County, Court; records, 1819-1849; 5 items, 4 pp.
     Early county court papers. Fayette County.
     Mrs. Floyd Hines, Connersville.
     (X) 7; MS-108

109. Franklin County, Clerk; records, 1811-1814; 1 item, 108 pp.
     Estray record book of cattie and livestock. Franklin County.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (M-1) 147; MS-109

110. Franklin County, Clerk; records, 1811-1839; 1 item, 80 pp.
     Record book of marks and brands, stating how individual owners marked their livestock. Franklin County.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (M-2) 147; MS-110
111. Franklin County, Court; records, 1814-1817; 1 item, 160 pp.
     Record books of a special county court for Franklin County, as passed by the legisiature. This court excused men from working on public roads, licensed public houses, appointed road supervisors, and tried common law cases. Franklin County.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (M-4) 147; MS-111
112. Franklin County, Court of Overseers of the Poor; records, 1819-1827; 1 item, 30 pp.
     Record of the Court of Overseers of the Poor; cases of poor families, and a variety of welfare acts. Franklin County.
     John P. Goodwin, Brookville.
     (M-3) 148, Reel #2; MS-112
113. Franklin County, Justice of the Peace; records, 1812-1820; 1 item, 48 pp.
     Minute book of fines received by justices of the peace for the use of the county; date of fines also listed. Franklin County.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (M-3) 147; MS-113
114. Franklin County, Laurel Township, Justice of the Peace; records, 1899-1911; 1 item, 69 pp.
     Record of Laurel Township, Franklin County justice of the peace; also, biographical sketch of Judge John O’Hair. Franklin County.
     John P. Goodwin, Brookville.
     (M-6) 148, Reel #2; MS-114
115. Franklin County, Sheriff; records, 1825-1828; 1 item, 192 pp.
     Sheriff’s record book containing various fines, court costs, arrests, cases against individuals, monies spent in upkeep of jail, and other information concerning the duties of an early sheriff. Franklin County.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (M-8) 147; MS-115
116. Franklin County, Trustees for Sale of School Lands; records, 1825-1840; 1 vol., 110 pp.
     Listing of revenues received and paid out. Franklin County.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (M-6) 147; MS-116
117. Franklin County, Trustees for Sale of School Lands; records, 1836-1853; 1 item, 74 pp.
     Listing of sales of school lands in Section 12, Range 13. Franklin County.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (M-5) 147; MS-117
118. Franklin County, Trustees for Sale of School Lands; records, 1838-1859; 1 item, 132 pp.
     Record of income from the sale of school lands in the various townships, from taxes, and from other payments for school purposes. Franklin County.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (M-7) 147; MS-118
119. Jennings County, Montgomery Township, Trustees; records, 1866; 1 item, 86 pp.
     Road tax list for Montgomery Township, Jennings County, 1866; contains names of inhabitants and amount of tax. Jennings County.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (M-13) 147; MS-119
120. Washington County, Clerk; records, 1838-1884; 1 item, 40 pp.
     Estray record book of marks and brands in each township. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-2) 103, Reel #1; MS-120
121. Washington County, Washington Township, Trustees; records, 1853; 1 item, 173 pp.
     Record book of the proceedings of the Board of Trustees, Washington Township, regarding schools and roads. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 69; MS-121
     

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122. Abraham, Sarah; papers, 1843; 1 item, 2 pp.
     Letter sent to friends in Ohio telling of economic conditions of Franklin County; comments on hard times and prices received for farm stock. Franklin County.
     (X) 144; MS-122
123. Aalataas, Leander F.; papers, 1863-1870; 4 items, 7 pp., typed.
     Letters to Adams from his son James (66th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers) and his nephew W. W. Condra living in Iowa. Also a religious essay, “Private Contemplation” by Adams. Harrison County.
     James Adams, Depauw.
     (M-9) 121; MS-123
124. Alderdice Family; papers, 1861-1864; 2 items, 4 pp.
     Two Civil War letters, one from Nancy Allison reflecting the attitude on the home front, the other from Cornelius H. Perring of Company E, 71 St Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, expressing his thoughts about southerners and the Negro. Greene County.
     Mrs. John Anderson, Monticello.
     (X) 68; MS-124
125. Alley, William D.; papers, 1850; 1 item, 2 pp.
     Very fine letter written from the gold fields of California; comments on the countryside, how much can be made a day, and reasons why those back home should not attempt to make the trip west. Alley was from Johnson County.
     (X) 144; MS-125
126. Amick, George F.; papers, 1818-1918; 10 items, 12 pp.
     Includes material on Geneva, Indiana, a broadside of a steamboat excursion, a contract to sell goods, receipt on loan of a hive of honey bees, and information about an Indian burial ground. Jennings County.
     George F. Amick, Scipio.
     (X) 6; MS-126
127. Anderson, Elizabeth; papers, 1863; 1 item, 2 pp.
     Letter written to relatives telling of the death of her son in the Civil War. Putnam County.
     William A. Daily, Indianapolis.
     (X) 12; MS-127
128. Arlington High School History Club; papers, 1866, n.d.; 2 items, 5 pp.
     Two Civil War letters, one to Peter Fisher (17th Regimcnt, Light Artillery) and the other from O. H. Tyler to the wife of a friend who had just died of typhoid fever. Marion County.
     Arlington High School History Club, Indianapolis.
     (X) 85; MS-128
129. Bamett, Peter; papers, 1862; 1 item, 2 pp.
     Letter to his brother James in which he comments on the war and his belief it would be over in two or three months. Barnett served with Co. C, 50th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers and was from Washington County.
     Miss Minnie Green, Campbellsburg.
     (M-12) 121; MS-129; see also MS-183
130. Baynes Family; papers, 1944-1945; 23 items, 45 pp.
     Letters to Mr. and Mrs. Baynes of Washington County from their sons Frederick, James, and Paul who served in both the European and Pacific theaters in World War II.
     Mrs. Leafa Baynes, Salem.
     (M-1) 121; MS-130
131. Bennett, Edward; papers, 1863-1885; 4 items, 7 pp.
     Letters of John and Rebecca Fulmer, Anna C. Henkle, John C. Helm, and Thomas A. Hendricks. The Hendricks’ letter concerns the political appointment of John Kelly, Jr. The other letters describe economic conditions in Ohio. Marion County.
     Edward Bennett, Carmel.
     (X) 46; MS-131
132. Berkey, Christian; papers,1846-I895 52 items, 28 pp.
     Letters of the Christian Berkey family containing general information of the times, economic conditions, local events, and deaths, primarily in southern Indiana. Washington County.
     Mrs. Lena Berkey, Salem.
     (M-15) 114; MS-132
133. Berkey Family; papers, 1943-1945; 15 items, 37 pp.
     Letters to Mr. and Mrs. James G. Berkey of Washington County from James, Richard, David, Virginia, and Lucy Berkey; experiences in World War II in Europe and aboard ship in the Pacific.
     Mrs. Lena Berkey, Salem.
     (X) 109; MS-133
134. Blair, William W.; papers, 1847-1848; 7 items, 13 pp.
     Class compositions on a variety of philosophical subjects written while a student at Indiana University. Also a letter to Blair from James Stream, another student at the college, describing a tour through Iowa. Monroe County.
     (M-25) 114; MS-134
135. Bloomer, Joseph; papers, 1845; 1 item, 3 pp.
     Letter to Bloomer from relatives in Ohio containing family news and remarks on economic conditions.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 129; MS-135
136. Blue, Graydon M.; papers, 1941-1945; 10 items, 93 pp.
     Letters, notes, and a brief diary of a soldier from Noble County in World War II; mostly family news; notes and diary written after the war tell a brief story of his service.
     Mrs. Graydon Blue, Ligonier.
     (M-21) 125, Reel #1; MS-136
137. Bowers, Claude G.; papers, n.d.; 1 item, 1 p.
     A letter from Bowers to Isaac Strouse telling him of his plans to write a biography of Indiana Senator John W. Kern.
     Mrs. Claude Ott, Rockville.
     (X) 25; MS-137
138. Bowles, William A.; papers, 1833-1902; 26 items, 70 pp.
     A collection of Bowles family (French Lick, Indiana) letters from Mary Ann, Eliza, Julia, and William Bowles; information on family news, economic conditions, politics, the Civil War, and other items. Also letters of James Cox and several letters of the Brutt family. Orange County.
     Miss Mary Mielke, Kenosha, Wisconsin.
     (X) 74; MS-138
139. Bowlin, Amanda; papers, 1863; 1 item, 4 pp.
     Letter written to her husband Christopher Bowlin (Co. B, 75th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers) in which she tells of the high price of goods and of her concern for his safety. Tipton County.
     In Tipton County Public Library.
     (X) 21; MS-139
140. Bradley, Dr. Burr; papers, 1841-1849; 33 items, 44 pp., typed.
     Letters of Dr. Bradley and his family containing a variety of items such as economic conditions, weather, family news, religious thoughts, and events of local interest, primarily in Lafayette and Salem, Indiana. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 72; MS-140
141. Bragdon-Fitch Family; papers, 1832-1866; 32 items, 42 pp.
     Business and personal letters of a ship building and exporting firm in New Albany; receipts, lists of goods carried, costs of building material, and other miscellaneous items. Floyd County.
     In New Albany Public Library.
     (M-3) 94; MS-141
142. Brandenburg, Jehu; papers, 1840-1870; 8 items, 9 pp.
     Three letters concerning flat boating; Brandenburg speaks of cargo carried, prices of goods on the Memphis packets, description of trip, names of crew. Receipts for purchase of fruit trees, doctors’ fees, and taxes. Harrison County.
     Mrs. Albert C. Crayden, Ramsey.
     (X) 1; MS-142
143. Bryant, John J.; papers, 1863; 1 item, 1 p., typed.
     Letter in which Bryant of Tippecanoe County (Co. K, 15th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers) tells his brother Samuel of his regiment’s fight in the Battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Tippecanoe County.
     F. J. Scriba, Hobart.
     (X) 65; MS-143
144. Bridges, McGrew, and Deck Family; papers, 1846-1862; 30 items, 71 pp.
     Two Mexican War and seventeen Civil War letters of Joel McGrew (Co. I, 27th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers) that are well written and describe his war experiences in detail. The Bridges and Deck letters are primarily family letters containing brief comments on conditions and events. Putnam County.
     Vincennes Public Library.
     (M-2) 114; MS-144
145. Chambers, Charles J.; papers, 1899-1914; 68 items, 242 pp.
     Letters from a Floyd County soldier while serving in the Philippine Insurrection and later as an army regular in the same area; describes camp life in California, transportation to Hawaii and the Philippines; mentions type of clothing, equipment, climate, and fighting in the field.
     New Albany Public Library.
     (M-3) 99; MS-145
146. Clark, Wanda W.; papers, 1875-1923; 3 items, 9 pp.
     Letter to Wanda Clark from eastern Ohio commenting on economic conditions. Also a reminiscence of early days in Wabash County which includes mention of pioneer log school houses and roads. Jay County - Wabash County.
     Pennville High School History Club, Pennville.
     (X) 126; MS-146
147. Clawson, Charles; papers, 1898; 11 items, 62 pp.
     Letters to and from parents and brother in Hendricks County while serving with the Ohio National Guard during the Spanish Amencan War. Tells of wounded men, yellow fever, mosquitoes, and attitudes of the men toward the conflict. Some letters incomplete.
     Mrs. Roy Pritchard, Clayton.
     (X) 24; MS-147
148. Cogswell, W. W.; papers, 1891-1897; 78 items, 104 pp.
     Letters and papers of a school superintendent in Salem; business letters, letters concerning class subjects, list of books used in classes, and questions for examination of members of the Indiana Teachers Reading Circle. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 138; MS-148; see also MS-244
149. Conklin, William H.; papers, 1873; 1 item, 4 pp.
     Letter written from Buchanan, Michigan, to James R. Conklin of Moravia, New York; describes northern Indiana with particular emphasis on industry in South Bend area. Also contains a description of the Buchanan area.
     In Indiana State Library, Indianapolis.
     (X) 81; MS-149
150. Cosner, Hanna E.; papers, 1863; 1 item, 1 p., typed.
     Letter to Miss Mary A. Goss telling of a 4th of July celebration in a town in southern Indiana. Washington County.
     In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-7) 121; MS-150
151. Crone, George W., and Charles M.; papers, 1864; 1 item, 4 pp.
     Letter to the Crone brothers from relatives in Georgia; tells of the destruction of railroads, struggle between Hood’s and Sherman’s armies, and call for Yankees to surrender near Resaca, Georgia.
     In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     I (X) 15; MS-151
152. Currey, Milton; papers, 1863-186 [4?]; 2 items, 6 pp.
     Letters by a Clay County soldier and member of Co. E, 85th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, containing a description of Fort Wood near Chattanooga, lack of rations, and general boredom of guard duty.
     Kent D. Curry, Fort Wayne.
     (X) 70; MS-152
153. Davis, James; papers, 1839-1843; 2 items, 2 pp.
     Two letters from Davis to his father, John Davis, giving a general picture of economic conditions in Fulton County. Fulton County.
     Mrs. Cecil Davis Burke, North Manchester.
     (X) 2; MS-153
154. Decker Family; papers, 1861-1865; 29 items, 72 pp.
     Civil War letters of Elias B. and S. G. Decker of Owen County to their families. Most of the letters are written by Elias (Co. G, 75th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers) from battlefields near Chattanooga, Tennessee, Ringold and Atlanta, Georgia. He writes of general conditions of war, camp life and morale, political beliefs, and other topics.
     Jared Carter, Elwood.
     (X) 41; MS-154
155. Dixon Family; papers, 1842-1955; 21 items, 50 pp.
     Several indentures, land deeds, and family letters of the 1840’s. Also a history and plat of the town of Fair Play, Indiana, a town no longer in existence; description of general conditions in pioneer Indiana. Greene County.
     Mrs. Mary Sloan, Worthington.
     (M-3) 114; MS-155; see also MS-8
156. Dixon, Reverend F. M.; papers, 1905; 1 item, 6 pp.
     Open letter from Reverend Dixon to Reverend V. C. McKinsey of Frankfort, Indiana, concerning the controversy over immersion vs. sprinkling in Christian baptism. Lawrence County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 117; MS-156
157. Doty Family; papers, 1918-1954; 25 items, 63 pp.
     Korean War letters of Neil and Ralph Doty to their parents; description of experiences in Korea and Japan with emphasis on family news and the prices of goods in these countries as compared to the United States. Also a letter to Ervin Doty from Albert J. Beveridge concerning the writing ability of Edward Eggleston. Steuben County.
     Mrs. Florence B. Doty, Angola.
     (X) 27; MS-157
158. Dunihue, Alexander H.; papers, 1832-1886; 22 items, 57 pp.
     Correspondence between Dunihue and his children Mary and Charles. Early letters describe economic conditions, political feeling, and a cattle drive from Bedford to Texas. Civil War letter from Charles (Co. A, 24th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers). Also letters from William McLane, W. H. Spicely, R. Boyd, and Senator Benjamin Harrison. The Harrison letter is a reply to Charles Dunihue’s request for military pay due him. Lawrence County.
     James Guthrie, Bedford.
     (X) 26; MS-158
159. Durbin, William; papers, 1825-1846; 4 items, 6 pp.
     Two indentures and two Mexican War letters of David Allen (Co. D, 3rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers). Letters are well written and Allen comments on economic conditions in Mexico, daily rations, heat of day, movement of troops under General Taylor for Monterey, and nightly drills.
     Miss Portia Christian, Bloomington.
     (X) 111; MS-159
160. Elder, Benjamin F.; papers, 1862; 2 items, 7 pp.
     Two Civil War letters; one from Elder to his mother describes a military band on board a river boat bound for Kentucky; the other is from Susan Bell to her son Frank Elder and tells of her concern for his safety and also of general news from home. Henry County.
     R. Thomas Mayhill, Knightstown.
     (X) 140; MS-160
161. Ellis-Mattox Family; papers, 1862-1917; 136 items, 567 pp.
     Interesting family letters that provide a fairly accurate picture of southern Indiana from the Civil War to World War I. Comments on both national and local events; brief index of letters. Washington County.
     (M-4) 125, Reel #2; MS-161
162. Feagler, John; papers, 1878-1904; 3 items, 6 pp.
     Miscellaneous items consisting of one letter concerning family news, a Certificate of Appointment to Horsethief Detective Association, and another letter telling of the death of a fellow member of the Mascatatuck Tribe No. 99, Imperial Order of Red Men. Jennings County.
     Mrs. G. A. McFarland, Wabash.
     (X) 71; MS-162
163. Ferguson, William H.; papers, 1831-1889; 20 items, 52 pp.
     Miscellaneous items including indentures, tax receipts, Civil War and family letters. Civil War letters are written by Ferguson (Co. A, 38th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers) information on events in camp, concern for family at home, and an occasional comment on experiences in the war. Orange County.
     Mrs. Austa Ferguson McAninch, Indianapolis.
     (X) 135; MS-163
164. Floyd County; papers, 1814-1901; 52 items, 118 pp.
     Miscellaneous items including tax receipts, indentures, deeds, documents, and other papers of a number of Floyd County pioneers and citizens. Floyd County.
     In New Albany Public Library.
     (M-8) 93, Reel #2; MS-164
165. Foss, Hugh; papers, 1919; 1 item, 8 pp.
     A letter written following the close of World War I in which Foss, from Wayne County, describes his trip through the French Riviera.
     Mrs. Hugh Foss, Cambridge City.
     (X) 47; MS-165
166. Frank, Andrew; papers, 1862J7?]-1863. 5 items, 14 pp.
     Civil War letters to and from his brother Ambrose who was serving with Co. C, 66th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. The letters reflect both the attitude at home and on the war front. General comment about war experiences. Floyd County.
     Mrs. V. B. Cummings, Tell City.
     (X) 67; MS-166
167. Franklin County; papers, 1814-1878; 17 items, 27 pp.
     Miscellaneous documents and papers relating to Franklin County; includes various indentures, treasurer’s report, building plans for a road from Connersville to Brookville, specifications for a Grange hall, and other items. Franklin County.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (X) 144; MS-167
168. Graham, William; papers, 1838; 1 item, 1 p.
     Letter written by Indiana Representative Graham, a Whig in the Twenty-fifth Congress, to John Wright concerning the sub-treasury bill which Graham believed to be a “great danger” to the country. Jackson County.
     Vincennes Public Library.
     (M-8) 121; MS-168
169. Greenwood, William; papers, 1966; 3 items, 3 pp.
     Brief letters describing conditions aboard a Navy ship docked at a Hawaiian port. Greenwood, from Marion County, speaks of preparations being made to the ship before heading for Vietnam.
     In Indiana State Library, Indianapolis.
     (X) 56; MS-169
170. Guthrie, James; papers, 1835-1963; 6 items, 16 pp.
     Miscellaneous items of the Bedford area; social life in Bedford around 1897; history of Bedford’s first school bell; letter of William McLane; list of subscribers to the Saturday Evening Post, 1835, and other items. Lawrence County.
     James Guthrie, Bedford.
     (X) 53; MS-170
171. Guthrie, Mitchell; papers, 1902-1909; 6 items, 34 pp.
     Letter from Will Reynolds while stationed at Fort MeHenry, Baltimore, in 1902; description of the fort and comments on military duties. Also a letter by H. T. Dodd aboard the USS Kearsarge describing an around-the-world cruise in 1909.
     James Guthrie, Bedford.
     (X) 91; MS-171
172. Hallet, Edwin; papers, 1881-1896; 5 items, 22 pp.
     Letters from Hallet to his parents in Clark County, Indiana, while a student at Normal University in Ohio. One letter describes the gloom that prevailed over the country after the death of President Garfield. Other letters were written from Nebraska and Kansas and contain general family news.
     Jeffrey Callam, Borden.
     (X) 55; MS-172
173. Hamilton, Archibald; papers, 1807-1840; 17 items, 16 pp., typed.
     Letters written to Hamilton from relatives in North Carolina; comments on economic conditions in Carolina with some reference to those in southern Indiana. Washington County.
     In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 72; MS-173
174. Hardin, John J.; papers, 1839-1866; 107 items, 316 pp.
     Correspondence of the Hardin children — Ballard, John J., Amanda, and her husband Benjamin Stout, and their parents. John was a member of Co. E, 23rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, and his brother Ballard was with Co. A, 81st Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. John writes of military campaigns, camp life and morale, the campaign at Shiloh, and several other western engagements in Mississippi and Louisiana. The letters are very descriptive and written with an observing eye. Early items are letters and an indenture concerning the Salem area. Washington County.
     Earl R. Boston, Salem.
     (X) 13, 42; MS-174; see also MS-175
175. Hardin Family; papers, 1859-1892; 8 items, 30 pp.
     Letters of John W., John J., and Amanda Hardin (later Stout) to their parents and relatives in the Washington County and southern Indiana area. Letters (except for the Civil War letters of John J. Hardin) are of general family interest but contain some information on local and national events. Washington County.
     Earl Boston, Salem.
     (X) 143; MS-175; see also MS-174
176. Heaton, Ebenezar; papers, 1865; 1 item, 1 p.
     A brief note to his mother added to the end of a letter from Peter Moore to his wife. Heaton and Moore were members of Co. K., 153rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. Heaton (from Tipton County) comments on being tired of service and the wish for an end to the Civil War.
     In Tipton County Public Library, Tipton.
     (X) 21; MS-176
177. Henry, Jacob; papers, 1864-1865; 25 items, 87 pp.
     Very descriptive letters of a member of Company E, 22nd Infantry, Indiana Volunteers, in which Henry describes his experiences with Sherman on the march to the sea. He tells of foraging, skirmishes, marches through swamps and across rivers, camp life around Savannah, and later marches to North Carolina. Henry was from Vanderburg County.
     Mrs. Raymond Huebner, Indianapolis.
     (X) 133; MS-177
178. High, Anson; papers, 1862; 3 items, 9 pp.
     Civil War letters of a member of Company D, 86th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Warren County. High wrote news of a general nature commenting briefly on health, concern for crops at home, and other topics.
     Walter B. Gillespie, Williamport.
     (X) 107; MS-178
179. Irons, John; papers, 1864; 1 item, 4 pp.
     In answer to a request by Dr. Levi Ritter, Irons sends him a brief autobiography. Irons was clerk for Hendricks County in the early 1850’s.
     Mrs. Roy Pritchard, Clayton.
     (X) 24; MS-179
180. Jennings County Public Library; papers, 1915-1920; 24 items, 28 pp.
     Miscellaneous papers and correspondence concerning the appropriation of Carnegie funds to build a public library. Rules, regulations, costs, and other items are noted. Jennings County.
     In Jennings County Public Library, North Vernon.
     (M-13) 149, Reel #1; MS-180
181. Kern, John W.; papers, 1900-1917; 7 items, 14 pp.
     Letters of a political nature from Senator Kern to Isaac R. Strouse of Terre Haute. Most of the letters were written from Washington, D.C., and one particular letter contains Kern’s opinions of the candidates who were running for the presidency in 1904.
     Mrs. Claude Ott, Rockville.
     (X) 25; MS-181
182. Kestner, Elmer; papers, 1911-1944; 10 items, 12 pp.
     Family letters including correspondence between Kestner and the United States Military Academy concerning possible appointment. Jackson County.
     Mrs. Ina Kestner, Brownstown.
     (X) 37; MS-182
183. Lawyer, George; papers, 1864; 1 item, 1 p.
     Civil War letter written to James and Martha Barnett from a Washington County soldier and member of Company H, 58th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. Lawyer comments that the reelection of Lincoln would prolong the war “another three years.”
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-12) 121; MS-183; see also MS-129
184. Lewis, Thomas S.; papers, 1861-1863; 18 items, 53 pp.
     Civil War letters of a member of Company A, 38th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Orange County. They contain comments of a general nature such as concern for family and crops, brief mention of fighting, and “not much news to tell.”
     Mrs. Kenneth McAninch, Indianapolis.
     (X) 135; MS-184; see also MS-163
185. Lindley, Owen; papers, [1844 ?]; 7 items, 17 pp.
     Letters written to Lindiey by Elvina Moon who later became his wife. Written in the Quaker dialect, the letters tell of conditions around Mooresville, Indiana, in the mid-1840’s. Morgan County.
     Mrs. Rebecca Hardin, Mooresville.
     (X) 137; MS-185
186. Mabrey, Benjamin; papers, 1862-1865; 25 items, 39 pp., typed.
     A member of Company K, 82nd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Jefferson County, Mabrey describes in detail his experiences in the war. All aspects of the war are covered including several engagements, marches, battlefield scenes, and general camp life.
     In the Indiana Historical Society Library, Indianapolis.
     (X) 97; MS-186
187. Magill, Martha and William; papers, 1863; 4 items, 15 pp.
     Letters of John A. Pool and John W. Vaught both of Company I, 70th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Johnson County, to William and Martha Magill. They describe briefly the general conditions of the war.
     Franklin Public Library.
     (X) 141; MS-187
188. Marquis, James; papers, 1863-1864; 5 items, 7 pp., typed.
     Marquis was a member of Company F, 7th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Marion County. His letters describe general war scenes including a man shot for deserting, several engagements, and camp life.
     Mrs. Helen Kehl, Chino, California.
     (M-8) 114; MS-188
189. Marsh, Daniel; papers, 1834; 1 item, 2 pp.
     A letter written by Marsh to relatives in which he tells of the coming of the railroad and the first railroad car through Shelbyville, Indiana. Shelby County.
     (M-15) 149, Reel #1; MS-189
190. Marshall Family; papers, 1816-1849; 15 items, 15 pp., typed.
     Letters to James, William, John, and Katherine Marshall from relatives in the South. Information on economic conditions in Virginia with some reference to Indiana. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 72; MS-190
191. Martin, Rex; papers, 1916-1920; 12 items, 45 pp.
     Letters written to his sister Mary Martin while he was a student at Purdue University. Interesting comments on the political feelings of college students prior to World War I. Washington County.
     Mrs. Mary Martin Kay, Salem.
     (M-11) 149, Reel #1; MS-191
192. Mattox, Nathaniel Shrewsbury; papers, 1890; 2 items, 16 pp., typed.
     An exchange of letters between Mattox and the Reverend J. W. Richardson concerning their differences of opinion regarding the doctrines of the Baptist faith. Orange County.
     Mrs. Anna Harvey, Hardinsburg.
     (M-10) 121; MS-192; see also MS-193
193. Mattox, William R.; papers, 1902-1903; 4 items, 42 pp.
     An exchange of lengthy and detailed letters between Mattox and his Uncle Nathaniel S. Mattox concerning their differences of opinion over religious doctrine in the Baptist church. Orange County.
     Mrs. Anna Harvey, Hardinsburg.
     (X) 129; MS-193; see also MS-192
194. Mitchell, Dennis; papers, 1940-1942; 27 items, 70 pp.
     World War II letters written while stationed at various United States bases and in the Canal Zone. Interesting for their information on what army life was like away from the war front. Mitchell was from Hendricks County.
     Mrs. Roy Pritchard, Clayton.
     (M-6) 149, Reel #2; MS-194.
195. Mitchell, George; papers, 1942-1945; 18 items, 45 pp.
     Letters written by a Hendricks County soldier serving in World War II. Comments on basic training and early days in the army. Also includes later observations on conditions and events in the European war front.
     Mrs. Roy Pritchard, Clayton.
     (M-8) 149, Reel #1; MS-195
196. Mitchell, Kenneth; papers, 1916-1924; 5 items, 16 pp.
     Letters written to parents and relatives in Hendricks County while a student at Haverford College in Pennsylvania. Comments on social and political happenings of the day.
     Mrs. Roy Pritchard, Clayton.
     (M-7) 149, Reel #1; MS-196
197. Mitchell, Origen; papers, 1862; 1 item, 4 pp.
     Letter written by Mitchell, a member of Company A, 13th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, while recovering from wounds received in battle. Confined to the hospital at Suffolk, Virginia, he tells of treatment, medicines, and a strong desire to be home again. Marion County.
     Mrs. Roger Burch, Indianapolis.
     (M-4) 106; MS-197; see also MS-87
198. Mitchell, Perley; papers, 1813-1877; 157 items, 237 pp., transcribed.
     Letters covering a rather lengthy span of history containing bits and pieces of economic, social, and political resource information. Hendricks County.
     Mrs. Roy Pritchard, Clayton.
     (M-21) 121; MS-198
199. Mitchell, William; papers, 1890-1892; 11 items, 28 pp.
     Letters from Mitchell to his children. He comments mostly on family news but includes information on economic conditions in north central Indiana. Howard County.
     Mrs. Roy Pritchard, Clayton.
     (X) 24; MS-199
200. Mock, John; papers, 1842; 1 item, 4 pp.
     Inventory of the estate of John Mock. Rush County.
     Scott M. Hosier, Indianapolis.
     (X) 29; MS-200
201. Moore, Peter; papers, 1865; 1 item, 4 pp.
     Letter of a soldier from Tipton County and a member of Company K, 153rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. Moore writes to his wife telling her of the “government bounty” of $8.00 for herself and $2.00 for the children under 14.
     In Tipton County Library, Tipton.
     (X) 21; MS-201
202. Moore, Samuel; papers, 1849-1859; 12 items, 12 pp.
     Letters, receipts, and other personal papers of Moore, founder of Mooresville, Indiana, Morgan County.
     Mrs. Rebecca Hardin, Mooresville.
     (M-23) 114; MS-202
203. Morgan, John Hunt; papers, 1863; 2 items, 2 pp.
     A note written by General Morgan stating that “protection from violence” is to be given to the “Woolen Factory at Salem, Indiana.” Also a typed list of goods lost by Beckey and Son during Morgan’s Raid into southern Indiana. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 109; MS-203
204. Noble, Harriet; papers, 1875-1884; 25 items, 114 pp.
     Letters of Miss Noble to Albert Bushnell Hart while he was a student and later professor at Harvard. Letters deal with events in the lives of the two with emphasis on their interests and common likes and dislikes. Knox County.
     In Vincennes Public Library.
     (M-17) 121; MS-204
205. Nordhoff, Arthur; papers, 18 17-1879; 27 items, 48 pp.
     Civil War letters of Bardine Cavender, a member of Company H, 24th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. Also several miscellaneous documents and papers covering a variety of subjects. Dubois County.
     Arthur Nordhoff, Jasper.
     (X) 66; MS-205
206. Nunemacher and Shaw; papers, 1859-1865; 59 items, 96 pp.
     Business and personal letters of a New Albany clothier regarding Civil War officers’ uniforms. Letters comment on type of cloth used, prices, and descriptions of various designs used. Floyd County.
     In New Albany Public Library.
     (M-2-3) 94; MS-206
207. Oaks, Kate B.; papers, 1864-1866; 3 items, 11 pp.
     Letters written to relatives in Indiana from Miss Oaks who was living in Maryland during the Civil War. Contains information about attitude of abolitionists, movement of rebel troops, and a winter race with horse and sleigh.
     Pennville Junior High School History Club, Pennville.
     (X) 126; MS-207
208. Parsons, Benjamin, Amos, and George; papers, 1855-1898; 23 items, 38 pp.
     A number of miscellaneous items including several receipts, documents, and one Civil War letter of George Parsons a member of Company I, 57th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. Parsons tells of his experiences in Andersonville and includes a diagram of the prison. Wayne County.
     James P. Hartig, Hagerstown.
     (X) 17; MS-208
209. Patterson, Samuel; papers, 1861-1862; 3 items; 8 pp.
     As a member of Company B, 10th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Montgomery County, Patterson writes of his experiences in the early stages of the war. He comments on several small engagements, the fact that the war would not last long, and the lack of money for postage.
     Mrs. Bruce Haycock, Converse.
     (X) 5; MS-209
210. Payne, M. Arthur; papers, 1861-1865; 3 items, 7 pp.
     Letters from Payne to his sisters and brothers containing family news with some comments of local interest. Also a “Tribute of respect” written upon the death of a relative. Floyd County.
     Mrs. M. Arthur Payne, New Albany.
     (X) 49; MS-210
211. Pentelow, John; papers, 1864-1865; 10 items, 36 pp.
     Civil War letters of a member of Company B, 9th Michigan Cavalry, who later resided in Indiana. Pentelow comments on camp life and morale, several engagements, and troop movements.
     Clyde W. Pentelow, Plymouth.
     (X) 50; MS-211
212. Phillips, Perry; papers, 1862-1864; 4 items, 16 pp.
     Letters written to Phillips from Tilmon A. Jones of Company G, 125th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, and Allen W. Lamar of Company D, 65th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. Both comment on foraging, picket duty, and general war news. Warrick County.
     Mrs. Evelyn P. Strolin, Indianapolis.
     (X) 82; MS-212
213. Pittenger Family; papers, 1861-1872; 28 items, 84 pp.
     Civil War and family letters written to Sally and Ellen Pittenger. War letters contain information of general interest, and the family letters give a brief view of economic conditions of the day. Delaware County.
     (M-2) 106; MS-213
214. Porter, John R; papers, 1816-1844; 34 items, 77 pp.
     Letters written by Circuit Judge John Porter to his wife as he traveled throughout the state. His comments are of a political, social, and economic interest. There are also several letters written while he was in Washington, D.C., during the 1840’s that are rich in political value. Vermillion County.
     Mrs. J. G. Clutterbuck, Newport.
     (X) 150; MS-214
215. Posey, John A.; papers, 1917-1923; 49 items, 131 pp.
     Letters of general interest of a Spencer County air force man who served in World War I. Posey was stationed for a time in Washington, D.C., and later served in France and elsewhere in Europe.
     Miss Myrtle Posey, Rockport.
     (X) 60; MS-215
216. Posson, Cornelius; papers, 1904; 1 item, 2 pp.
     A letter from Posson to James Kelso of Vincennes discussing the full price of heating the Kelso home with hot water heat. Knox County.
     Mrs. Carl E. Niemann, Vincennes.
     (M-17) 121; MS-216
217. Records, William H.; papers, 1862-1 904; 159 items, 247 pp.
     A number of very descriptive letters from a member of Company I, 72nd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Tippecanoe County. Records fought with Wilders’ Lightning Brigade, and his comments give a detailed story of this famous fighting outfit.
     David Jordan, Fillmore.
     (M) 54; MS-217; see also MS-95
218. Reed, Erasmus W.; papers, 1861-1864; 54 items, 74 pp., typed.
     Reed was a member of Company B, 96th Pennsylvania Regiment, who later moved to Elkhart County. He comments with detailed observation on both the humor and horror of the war.
     In Indiana State Library, Indianapolis.
     (X) 23; MS-218
219. Reeder, Warren A.; papers, 1786-1875; 19 items, 23 pp.
     A group of letters of prominent Hoosiers including Pierre Gibault (1786), William Henry Harrison (1810), James B. Ray (1829), Noah Noble (1832), Oliver P. Morton (1863), Horace C. Hovey (1858, 1867). Also several letters to and from Mary Lincoln following the death of President Lincoln (1865).
     Warren A. Reeder, Hammond.
     (X) 90; MS-219; see also MS-220
220. Reeder, Warren A.; papers, 1801-1867; 24 items, 66 pp.
     A group of letters from prominent Hoosiers including Frances Vigo (1810), William Henry Harrison (1801), Indiana legislature to Abraham Lincoln (1864?), Lew Wallace (1851), Oliver P. Morton from Simon Cameron (1861), Robert Dale Owen (1861, 1862, 1863), Schuyler Colfax (1862), General James W. McMillan (1864), John Bradley (1861).
     Warren A. Reeder, Hammond.
     (M-19) 114; MS-220; see also MS-219
221. Reid, William E.; papers, 1863; 1 item, 8 pp.
     A letter from a Henry County soldier who served as a musician with the 19th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. Reid comments on camp life and morale and attitude toward the home guard.
     Frank E. Edwards, Knightstown.
     (X) 39; MS-221
222. Ridenour, Rose E.; papers, 1861-1867; 9 items, 19 pp.
     Civil War letters to Miss Ridenour from several friends including Henry C. Lutz and Elisha Holycross both of Company F, 72nd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, and David H. Holycross of Company H, 60th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. Letters contain general war news. Warren County.
     Mrs. Bertha Fleming, Williamsport.
     (X) 108; MS-222
223. Rock, William H. H.; papers, 1865; 1 item, 3 pp.
     Rock was a lieutenant in Company H, 147th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Hancock County. He comments on hearing of the end of the conflict and the assassination of Lincoln.
     Hancock County Historical Society, Greenfield.
     (M-13) 125, Reel #1; MS-223
224. Rodman Family; papers, 1861-1864; 12 items, 31 pp.
     Civil War letters of John F. Rodman, Company E, 53rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, and Benjamin M. Rodman, Company C, 23rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Washington County. Also letters of J. P. Kyle commenting on the election of 1864 and W. A. Kyle describing Hartsville, Bartholomew County, Indiana (1864).
     Mrs. Myrtle E. Packwood, Salem.
     (M-3) 106; MS-224; see also MS-225
225. Rodman Family; papers, 1862-1865; 4 items, 9 pp.
     Letters written during the Civil War from John (Company E, 53rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers), William (Company C, 23rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers), and Benjamin (Company C, 23rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers), Rodman to their parents and relatives. They tell of camp life and morale and several small engagements. They were from Floyd and Washington counties.
     Mrs. Myrtle E. Packwood, Salem.
     (X) 63; MS-225; see also MS-224
226. Rodman Family; papers, 1951-1952; 12 items, 30 pp.
     Korean War letters from Gareth and Marvin Rodman of Washington County. They comment briefly on their experiences while at the front and forward reserve areas. The Rodmans were from Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 109; MS-226
227. Sackett, Homer E.; papers, 1939; 1 item, 12 pp.
     A letter to Sackett’s son, Henry R., in which he gives a brief autobiography of himself. The elder Sackett was a judge of Lake County Superior Court. Lake County.
     Henry R. Sackett, Gary.
     (M-26) 114; MS-227
228. Severn, Thomas; papers, 1864; 1 item, 4 pp.
     A member of a regimental band during the Civil War, Severn comments on hearing “the Johnnies band playing across the field.”
     North Central High School History Club, Indianapolis.
     (X) 78; MS-228
229. Shank, Edwin G.; papers, 1964; 6 items, 13 pp.
     Letters and magazine articles of “Jerry” Shank, an air force pilot who was killed in Vietnam. His letters speak of an underequipped fighting force in a “dirty little war.” Shank was from Pulaski County.
     Gerald Shank, Winamac.
     (X) 139; MS-229
230. Shields, M. R.; papers, l~48; 1 item, 3 pp.
     A letter from Ohio telling of the political situation prior to the election of 1848. The Whigs “do not expect to carry the state for Taylor.”
     Franklin Public Library.
     (X) 144; MS-230
231. Shively, John M.; papers, 1841-1884; 13 items, 22 pp., typed.
     Family letters of general interest. One contains an interesting and descriptive account of a trip from Indiana to Oregon in 1843. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-15) 114; MS-231
232. Shrader, Philip; papers, 1837-1909; 103 items, 273 pp.
     Extremely interesting and informative letters of a family in central Indiana. Correspondence is from relatives living in various parts of Indiana and gives a fairly accurate picture of the economic and social conditions of the day. Fayette County.
     In Indiana State Library, Indianapolis.
     (M-3) 149, Reel #1; MS-232
233. Smith, Hosea; papers, 1810-1823; 23 items, 18 pp., typed.
     Letters from Smith written at White Oak Springs, Knox County, to relatives in North Carolina. The letters give a picture of southern Indiana before statehood and show what conditions were like in the area during the War of 1812. Knox County.
     Mrs. Helen Ulen, Vincennes.
     (X) 3; MS-233
234. Smith, Martha; papers, 1857-1863; 46 items, 154 pp.
     Letters to and from Martha Smith from a number of relatives and friends. Civil War letters are from Benjamin W. Smith (Company H, 99th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers), James McCalment (9th Battery, Light Artillery, Indiana Volunteers), and William F. Adams (Company F, 11th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers). They tell of general army morale and comment on several small engagements. Family letters have some value on the economic conditions of the times. Vigo County.
     Vigo County Historical Society, Terre Haute.
     (M-5) 106; MS-234
235. Storey, Darwin; papers, 1862-1865; 3 items, 12 pp.
     Letters written to Storey from his brother Spencer Frederic (Company G, 111th Ohio), a cousin James M. Page (Company A, 6th Michigan Cavalry), and also from the home front. The Page letter tells of tbe assassination of Lincoln. Steuben County.
     Mrs. Ina Hubbell, Angola.
     (X) 48; MS-235
236. Stutz Family; papers, 1837-1900; 16 items, 26 pp.
     Letters and papers of the Christian Stutz family of Middlebury, Indiana. Also included are letters of Mary Defrees, David B. Mather, and George S. Slayer. Some comment on the economic conditions of northern Indiana prior to the Civil War. A fine broadside on the “fraud and corruption” in the 1856 national election. Elkhart County.
     Miss Caroline A. Stutz, Goshen.
     (X) 32; MS-236
237. Truebbood, James; papers, 1839, 1862; 2 items, 4 pp.
     One item contains field notes on a section of land in Washington County. The other is a letter from Trueblood to A. A. McCrosky concerning the purchase of a carriage and mare and comment on off-year elections. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 36; MS-237
238. Truex, John; papers, 1861-1863; 36 items, 75 pp., typed.
     Truex was a member of Company D, 82nd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Brown County. The war and its experiences are seen through the eyes of a devoutly religious young man. Truex died following wounds received at Murfreesboro in 1863.
     Ernest E. Truex, Columbus.
     (M-7) 114; MS-238
239. Vanderbilt, James C.; papers, 1861-1864; 129 items, 459 pp.
     Vanderbilt was a member of Company K, 23rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Floyd County. He leaves an accurate and detailed description of a wide variety of war experiences and scenes. The 23rd fought in the campaigns around Shioh, Vicksburg, and throughout Mississippi.
     In Indiana State Library, Indianapolis.
     (M-1) 94; MS-239
240. Vaught, John W.; papers, 1863; 3 items, 12 pp.
     Vaught was a member of Company I, 70th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Johnson County. He comments briefly on general war news and concern for those at home.
     Franklin Public Library.
     (X) 141; MS-240
241. Vincennes, Indiana; papers, 1772-1827; 21 items, 76 pp.
     A group of letters, papers, and other documents relating to Vincennes in the early nineteenth century and before. Some material in French has been translated. Contains an indenture of William Henry Harrison. Knox County.
     Tom Emison, Vincennes.
     (M-1) 106; MS-241
242. Wahl, Henry; papers, 1945-1946; 21 items, 16 pp.
     Letters of an army officer during World War II. Written from France and Germany, the letters tell of the war and its effects on the economy and social structure of the two countries. Wahl was from Monroe County.
     Henry Wahl, Bloomington.
     (M-5) 149, Reel #1; MS-242; see also MS-106
243. Washington County; papers, 1836-1926; 12 items, 45 pp.
     Miscellaneous items including letters of Burr Banks, Civil War letters to Matilda Wright (2), enlistments of county troops and amount of quota (1865), and letters of John Hay Farnham. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 101; MS-243
244. Washington County; papers, 1885-1947; 7 items, 22 pp.
     Letters to W. W. Cogswell, Washington County superintendent of schools, and a letter by Dr. Riley Shrum describing the construction of the present courthouse in Salem, Indiana. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 92; MS-244; see also MS-148
245. Washington County; papers, 1851-1865; 6 items, 8 pp., typed.
     Civil War letters of J. B. Cook, Wilfred Denton, George Cromer (2), and Ike [?]. Also a letter to William Davis from John McElroy. Letters containing general news of war and local interest. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 72; MS-245
246. Weston, Thomas; papers, 1862-1864; 5 items, 20 pp.
     Weston was a member of Company F, 18th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Lawrence County. He served in the New Orleans area and comments on the number of foreigners in the city. He also spent some time near Otterville, Missouri.
     Greenfield Public Library.
     (M-14) 125, Reel #1; MS-246; see also MS-248
247. Whitmore, Susan W.; papers, 1842; 1 item, 2 pp., typed.
     A letter of Susan Whitmore describing a journey from Rocky Hill, Connecticut, to Fort Wayne, Indiana.
     Frances Insley, Indianapolis.
     (X) 77; MS-247
248. Wiley, Jerome; papers, 1861-1869; 19 items, 70 pp.
     Letters written to Wiley from several soldiers in the Civil War including Thomas Weston (Company F, 18th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers), Alvin Wiley (Company I, 7th Indiana Cavalry, 119th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers), and Spencer Wiley (Company B, 37th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers). Letters comment on several small engagements and other general war experiences.
     Greenfield Public Library.
     (M-15-16) 125, Reel #1; MS-248; see also MS-246
249. Williams, Lebert; papers, 1838-1863; 5 items, 5 pp., typed.
     Civil War letters of David W. Voyles (assistant surgeon for the 66th Indiana), Jacob W. Williams (Company F, 66th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers), and family letters of William Graham and Frederick Hafley. Letters show the economic conditions in the South prior to the war. Soldiers’ letters tell of camp life and morale and concern for the butternuts back home.
     Mrs. James Berkey, Salem.
     (X) 89; MS-249
250. Williams, Rullus; papers, 1944-1946; 39 items, 100 pp.
     Letters of a Washington County sailor who was stationed in Hawaii during World War II. Letters are for the most part of family interest but contain some information of the influence of the war on the Hawaiian economy.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 69; MS-250
251. Woodward, H. B.; papers, 1882-1884; 21 items, 86 pp.
     Letters from Woodward to a relative, W. H. Brewer of Salem, Indiana. Woodward moved to Montana and sent back letters describing the western country and general conditions.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 146; MS-251
252. World War I letter; papers, 1916; 1 item, 4 pp.
     A letter written by a soldier while stationed at McAllen, Texas, in July, 1916. Contains a brief description of life as an officer on the base.
     Pennville Junior High School History Club, Pennville.
     (X) 126; MS-252

253. [ ? ], Benard; papers, 1880; 1 item, 4 pp.
     A letter written from Iowa to relatives in Indiana. The writer comments briefly on family news, illnesses, and a problem with government land claims in Kansas.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 72; MS-253
     

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254. 80th Indiana Infantry; records, 1864-1865; 57 items, 103 pp.
     Quartermaster reports of the 80th Indiana Infantry.
     In Vincennes Public Library.
     (M-1) 114; MS-254
255. Kirk, John; records, 1852; 1 item, 1 p.
     Military land warrant of forty acres deeded to John Kirk for his services in the United States Army. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 143; MS-255
256. Norcross, Orion R.; records, 1965; 1 item, 2 pp.
     General orders awarding a Commendation Medal for meritorious service to Norcross who served in the Indiana National Guard from 1895 to 1955. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 117; MS-256
257. Williams, Thomas; records, 1866-1920; 4 items, 4 pp.
     Letters, documents, and receipts concerning the payment of a Civil War soldier’s pension claimed by his wife. Hancock County.
     Greenfield Public Library.
     (M-5) 125, Reel #1; MS-257
     

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258. Agricultural Society, Fayette County; minutes, 1851-1862; 1 vol., 304 pp.
     Constitution and minutes of meetings of the Fayette County Agricultural Society. Also contains a brief diary near end of minute book (1890-1895). Fayette County.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (M-11) 147; MS-258
259. American Red Cross, Blackford County; minutes, 1943-1951; 1 vol., 91 pp.
     Minutes of the executive committee of the Blackford County Red Cross organization. Blackford County.
     Cecil Beeson, Hartford City.
     (M-22) 114; MS-259
260. Centerville Legislature, Centerville; minutes, 1829-1830; 1 vol., 26 pp.
     The rules, bylaws, list of members, and minutes of an organization that was founded upon the idea of a mock state legislature. Members represented existing counties and introduced bills as proposed laws by which the “state” should be governed. Wayne County.
     Greenfield Public Library.
     (M-12) 125, Reel #1; MS-260
261. Club of Progress, Wells County; minutes, 1875; 1 vol., 5 pp.
     Minutes of meetings, names of members, and amount pledged toward the building of a meeting hall. Wells County.
     Pennville Junior High School History Club, Pennville.
     (X) 126; MS-261
262. Daughters of the American Revolution, Christopher Harrison Chapter, Salem; minutes, 1917-1922; 1 vol., 182 pp.
     Minutes of meetings of the Christopher Harrison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Salem, Indiana. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-12) 147; MS-262
263. Democratic Party, Orange County; minutes, [1863 ?]; 1 item, 5 pp., transcribed.
     Proceedings of an Orange County Democratic meeting, Millersburg, Indiana. Orange County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 117; MS-263
264. Democratic Party, Washington County; minutes, 1863; 1 item, 8 pp., transcribed.
     Proceedings of a Washington County Democratic meeting, Salem, Indiana. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 117; MS-264.
265. Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association, Hickory Grove; minutes, 1890; 1 item, 10 pp., typed.
     Minutes, members, index, of the Hickory Grove Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-10) 114; MS-265
266. Horse Thief Detective Company, Hancock County; minutes, 1865; 1 vol., 16 pp.
     Constitution, bylaws, and rules of the Hancock County Horse Thief Detective Company.
     Greenfield Public Library.
     (M-11) 125, Reel #1; MS-266
267. Horse Thief Detective Company, Ladoga, Montgomery County; minutes, 1905-1925; 1 vol., 144 pp.
     Minutes of the quarterly meetings of the Ladoga Horse Thief Detective Association. Also contains list of members. Montgomery County.
     Mrs. Harold D. Walters, New Ross.
     (M-4) 134, Reel #2; MS-267
268. Ladies Mite Society, Hobart; minutes, 1868-1928; 1 vol., 83 pp.
     Minutes of the Ladies Mite Society, Hobart, Indiana. An early sewing circle. Lake County.
     Hobart Historical Society.
     (M-12) 149, Reel #1; MS-268
269. Ladies Piano Club, Salem; minutes, 1896-1920; 3 vol., 356 pp.
     Minutes of the Ladies Piano Club of Salem, Indiana. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-1) 103, Reel #2; MS-269
270. Legislative Society, Washington County; minutes, 1860-1880; 2 items, 16 pp.
     Constitution, minutes, and members’ names of the Zoah and No. 4 legislative societies. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-10) 114; MS-270
271. Lyceum, Cedar Grove; minutes, 1841-1842; 1 vol., 28 pp.
     Minutes of meetings, constituion, and bylaws, of the Cedar Grove Lyceum, Franklin County. A society that met to discuss problems of the day, both state and national. Also contains an account book of Dr. John Wallace.
     Virgil Davis, Brookville.
     (M-10) 147; MS-271
272. Nottingham Gouger, Wells County; minutes, 1867-1870; 1 vol., 62 pp.
     The Gouger was the organ of the Independent Literary Society devoted to “intellectual and moral improvement.” Contains essays on various subjects, travel sketches, poetry, and other literary works. Wells County.
     Pennville Junior High School History Club, Pennville.
     (X) 126; MS-272
273. Oakland Clionian, Rush County; minutes, 1866-1868; 1 vol., 142 pp.
     The minutes of the Oakland Clionian, a debating society in Raysville, Indiana. Rush County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-7) 103; MS-273
274. Presbyterian Ladies Aid, Livonia; minutes, 1949-1961; 1 vol., 252 pp.
     Minutes of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid, Livonia, Indiana. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-4) 103, Reel #3; MS-274
275. Republican State Convention; minutes, 1874; 1 item, 13 pp., pamphlet.
     Proceedings of the 1874 Republican State Convention, held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Marion County.
     Vincennes Public Library.
     (M-20) 121; MS-275
276. Rural Electrification Corporation, Washington County; minutes, 1935-1939; 1 item, 14 pp.
     Minutes of the Washington County Rural Electrification Membership Corporation. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-17) 149, Reel #1; MS-276
277. Salem Farmers Club, Salem; minutes, 1966; 1 item, 4 pp., typed.
     “Early History of the Salem Farmers Club,” by Otto C. Zink. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-12) 114; MS-277
278. Salem Fire Company, Salem; minutes, 1878-1940; 1 vol., 634 pp.
     The constitution, bylaws, index, and minutes of the meetings of the Salem Fire Company. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-2) 123; MS-278
279. Service Star Legion, Hartford City; minutes, 1929-1941; 1 item, 176 pp.
     Minutes of the Service Star Legion of Hartford City. Blackford County.
     Cecil Beeson, Hartford City.
     (M-21) 114; MS-279
280. Social Welfare Association, Floyd County; minutes, 1912-1915; 1 vol., 104 pp.
     Minutes of the meetings of the directors of Floyd County Social Welfare Association. Floyd County.
     New Albany Public Library.
     (M-5) 93; MS-280
281. Society of Inquiry, Indiana Asbury College; minutes, 1839-1842; 1 vol., 23 pp.
     Constitution and minutes of the Society of Inquiry at Indiana Asbury College, now DePauw University. Putnam County.
     John P. Goodwin, Brookville.
     (M-9) 148, Reel #1; MS-281
282. Teachers Institute, Jackson Township, Washington County; minutes, 1891-1899; 1 vol., 54 pp.
     Secretary’s record book of the Jackson Township, Washington County, Teachers Institute. Includes teachers’ names, courses offered, and minutes of meetings.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-16) 121; MS-282
283. Teachers Institute, Washington County; minutes, 1920-1932; 1 vol., 124 pp.
     Minutes of the institute that was held during the summer before the beginning of each school year. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-2) 103, Reel #2; MS-283
284. Teachers Organization, Washington Township, Washington County; minutes, 1941-1954; 1 item, 137 pp.
     Minutes of the Washington Township Teachers Organization. Washington County. Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-4) 103, Reel #3 MS-284
285. Thallo Club, New Albany; minutes, 1904-1913; 4 vols., 202 pp.
     Minutes, bylaws, and constitution of the Thallo Club, a literary society of New Albany, Indiana. Floyd County.
     New Albany Public Library.
     (M-1, 2, 3, 4) 93, Reel #2; MS-285
286. Treble Clef Club, New Albany; minutes, 1894-1924; 3 vols., 290 pp.
     Minutes of meetings, index of musical works, and attendance of members in the club. Floyd County.
     New Albany Public Library.
     (M-5, 6, 7) 93, Reel #1; MS-286
287. Young Mens Institute, New Albany; minutes, 1895-1905; 1 vol., 398 pp.
     Minute book of Unity Council #262, Atlantic Jurisdiction, New Albany, Indiana. Floyd County.
     New Albany Public Library.
     (M-1) 93, Reel #1; MS-287
288. Young Mens Tract Society, New Albany; minutes, [1843 ?]; 1 vol., 151 pp.
     Minutes, constitution, and bylaws of the Young Mens Tract Society of New Albany. Also included are school notes on physics, logic, philosophy, chemistry, and others. Floyd County.
     New Albany Public Library.
     (M-2) 93, Reel #1; MS-288
     

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289. Barnes, W. W.; memoirs, 1910; 1 item, 19 pp., typed.
     An autobiography of Barnes written a few months before he died. It is the story of a man born in 1819 who worked his way through life as a teacher, blacksmith, land speculator, journalist, and community leader. A well written account of nineteenth century life and times. Howard County.
     Edwin B. Riley, Jr., Kokomo.
     (X) 127; MS-289
290. Barnett, Henry C.; memoirs, 1933; 1 item, 44 pp., typed.
     The Civil War recollections by Barnett are a series of comments on the times in Indiana and the nation. A history with personal recollections. Johnson County.
     Franklin Public Library.
     (M-2) 149; MS-290

291. Barrett, John D.; memoirs, 1868; 1 item, 7 pp., typed.
     “Westward Bound in 1868,” a narrative of a journey from Huntington County, Indiana, to Kansas in 1868, as told in later years by Barrett’s son George.
     In Indiana State Library, Indianapolis.
     (X) 58; MS-291

292. Baynes, Leafa; memoirs, n.d.; 1 item, 7 pp.
     Memoirs from stories told to Mrs. Baynes by her father and mother of their experiences in pioneer Indiana. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 117; MS-292
293. Butler, Reverend Thomas; memoirs, n.d.; 1 vol., 100 pp.
     The Life and Labors of Reverend Thomas Butler, an autobiography of an early Indiana circuit rider from Martin County.
     Mrs. Edith Shelton, Ottwell.
     (X) 57; MS-293
294. Cottingham, Henry A.; memoirs, 1856; 1 item, 35 pp.
     An autobiography of a Methodist circuit rider from Hamilton County.
     Mrs. John T. Jameson, Jr., Indianapolis.
     (X) 35; MS-294
295. Crawford, James E.; memoirs, 1920; 1 item, 6 pp., typed.
     Reminiscence and family history regarding pioneer Indiana. Wayne County.
     V. C. Freeman, Lafayette.
     (X) 30; MS-295
296. Davis, Lulie; memoirs, 1967; 1 item, 9 pp.
     “Pioneer Lore or Grandparents Tales,” by Miss Davis, concerns a reminiscence of her early life, near Salem and also stories told to her by grandparents. Washington County.
     Miss Lulie Davis, Salem.
     (M-9) 149, Reel #1; MS-296
297. Elliott, Elmer E.; memoirs, 1879; 1 item, 7 pp.
     Account of a hog drive from New Harmony to Evansville, Indiana, in 1879. Posey County.
     Mrs. Helen Elliott, New Harmony.
     (X) 96; MS-297
298. Gossett, Thomas A.; memoirs, 1885; 1 item, 105 pp.
     “Andersonville or Fifteen Months in Rebel Prisons,” by Gossett, a member of Company I, 7th Indiana Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Hendricks County. He comments on the hardships and other experiences he suffered in this famous Confederate prison in Georgia.
     A. K. Houk, Jamestown.
     (X) 45; MS-298
299. Hiatt, Iva; memoirs, n.d.; 1 item, 2 pp.
     A brief reminiscence of Iva Hiatt concerning the John Hiatt family and their move to Indiana in 1836. She comments on John’s role in both Morgan’s Raid and the Underground Railroad. Wayne County.
     Pennville Junior High School History Club, Pennville.
     (X) 126; MS-299
300. Hugg, Floy H.; memoirs, 1880’s; 1 item, 5 pp.
     “Say Treat,” by Floy Hugg is a reminiscence of her school days in Hendricks County.
     Mrs. Floy Hugg, Shamrock, Texas.
     (X) 116; MS-300
301. Kimball, Nathan; memoirs, 1862; 1 item, 62 pp.
     Under Canvass; or Recollections of the Fall and Summer Campaigns of the 14th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. A history written by a soldier from Vigo County.
     Vigo County Historical Society, Terre Haute.
     (X) 110; MS-301
302. Madden, Samuel Chew; memoirs, 1857; 1 item, 4 pp., typed.
     Brief description of Parke County in 1857. Includes material on railroads, description of flatboats, distilleries, “my first vote,” and other items.
     Mrs. Frederick Luther, Indianapolis.
     (X) 8; MS-302
303. Mattox, Nathaniel S.; memoirs, 1882; 1 item, 4 pp.
     A reminiscence entitled “Experience of Grace,” a religious enlightenment that came to Mattox when he was a small boy. Vigo County.
     Mrs. Anna Harvey, Hardinsburg.
     (X) 128; MS-303; see also MS-192
304. Morgan’s Raid; memoirs, n.d.; 1 item, 4 pp.
     A brief account of John Hunt Morgan’s raid into southern Indiana and his visit west of North Vernon, Indiana. Jennings County.
     Jennings County Public Library, North Vernon.
     (M-14) 149, Reel #1; MS-304
305. Sellers Family; memoirs, 1859-1966; 2 items, 358 pp., typed.
     Two memoirs of days gone by, one by Emma Jane Sellers (1859-1936) and one by her daughter Erschel Sellers Records (1878-1966). Johnson County.
     Mrs. William R. Johnson, Martinsville.
     (M) 43; MS-305
306. Thornton, Joseph H.; memoirs, n.d.; 1 item, 11 pp., typed.
     “The Heroine of the Log Cabin School House,” by Thornton, describes pioneer schooling in Indiana in the 1830’s.
     Mrs. Helen C. Beatty, Logansport.
     (X) 64; MS-306
307. Van Riper, Paul; memoirs, 1939; 1 vol., 128 pp.
     “The Reminiscence of a Hill-Billy,” by Van Riper, is the memoirs of a young man growing up in Indiana. Jennings County.
     Paul P. Van Riper, Ithaca, New York.
     (M-18) 149, Reel #1; MS-307
308. Washington County Pioneers; memoirs, [?]-1851; 3 items, 25 pp.
     Reminiscence of four Washington County pioneers: S. N. Smith, Elizabeth Coale, Henry Atherton, Bartlett Young. Each tells of the early days around Salem, Indiana.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 72; MS-308
309. Wells, James K.; memoirs, n.d.; 1 item, 48 pp.
     A regimental history of the 31st Indiana during the Civil War, written in later years by Wells. Contains a history and list of officers and recruits. Wells was from Owen County.
     Arlington High School History Club, Indianapolis.
     (X) 95; MS-309
310. Williams, Alice; memoirs, 1964; 1 item, 9 pp.
     Brief biography of a number of Civil War veterans of Brown Township, Washington County. The biographies include several reminiscences of the old soldiers.
     Mrs. Alice Williams, Salem.
     (X) 69; MS-310
     

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311. Davis, Henry; speeches, n.d.; 1 item, 8 pp.
     A Fourth of July speech given sometime during the Civil War. Washington County.
     Miss Lulie Davis, Salem.
     (X) 72; MS-311
312. Edson, Hanford A.; speeches, 1868; 1 item, 40 pp.
     A sermon given by the Reverend Edson on the needs of a public library for the city of Indianapolis. Also contains a brief description of the city. Marion County.
     In Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis.
     (X) 20; MS-312
313. Goodwin, John R.; speeches, 1848; 1 item, 25 pp.
     A lecture on physical education delivered before the Franklin Lyceum on February 22, 1848. Franklin County.
     John P. Goodwin, Brookville.
     (M-9, part) 148, Reel #1; MS-313
314. Lankenan, Henry; speeches, 1862-1865; 3 vols., 78 pp.
     Lectures given to students containing notes and reminiscences of experiences in the Civil War. Lankenan was a member of Company D, 90th Indiana Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, from Jefferson County.
     Earl M. Caston, Decatur.
     (M-6) 114; MS-314
315. Nowland, John H. B.; speeches, n.d.; 1 item, 8 pp.
     A short synopsis of a speech given by Nowland at Broad Ripple Park, Indianapolis. The speech dealt with the capture, life, and later release of Frances Slocum. Marion County.
     Vincennes Public Library.
     (M-19) 121; MS-315
316. Posey, Frank B.; speeches, 1900-1904; 8 items, 74 pp.
     A number of speeches by a southern Indiana judge before the Evansville Bar Association and other groups. Topics covered such subjects as Abraham Lincoln, legal tender and inflation, Alexander Hamilton, Indiana history, and several speeches on behalf of friends and members of the bar association who died. Vanderburgh County.
     Miss Myrtle Posey, Rockport.
     (X) 52; MS-316
317. Prentiss, Nelson; speeches, 1876; 1 item, 21 pp., typed.
     Centennial address delivered at Albion, Indiana, July 4, 1876. Speech dealt with the history of Noble County.
     T. C. Holcomb, Albion.
     (X) 100; MS-317
318. Winslow, John; speeches, 1925-1927; 1 item, 19 pp., typed.
     Several speeches and writings of an early Indian pioneer who spoke of the many changes he saw in his ninety years in Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-14) 114; MS-318
     

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319. Adams, Leander F.; essay, n.d.; 1 item, 2 pp., typed.
     “Private Contemplation,” or a religious essay written by Adams, a devout member of the Old Unity Primitive Baptist Church. Harrison County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-8) 121; MS-319; see also MS-123
320. Booth, Hannah Pitts; biography, n.d.; 1 item, 4 pp.
     Brief biography of an early Indiana pioneer woman, by Minnie D. Henderson. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 69; MS-320
321. Brock, George; receipt, 1822; 1 item, 1 p.
     A receipt showing goods which Brock delivered from Jonathan Lyon to Benjamin Cuthbard. List includes prices of such items as whiskey, tea, tin, coffee. Washington County.
     In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 15; MS-321
322. Bundy, Phenely A.; biography, 1924; 1 item, 10 pp.
     Sketch of Phenely A. Bundy, by Zella May White, a biography of an early Indiana pioneer woman. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 117; MS-322
323. Cannon, Newland; radio scripts, 1942-1950; 1 item, 543 pp.
     Weekly radio scripts of Newland “Doc” Cannon, chairman of Floyd County Soil Conservation Unit. Cannon was the voice of the farmer in the 1930’s and 1940’s.
     In New Albany Public Library.
     (M-5) 94, (M-1) 99; MS-323
324. Citizenship, Application for; 1848; 1 item, 2 pp.
     The application before the Washington County Circuit Court of John Brownlee for his United States citizenship.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 143; MS-324
325. Consley, Thomas and Peter; receipts, 1792-1844; 31 items, 31 pp.
     State, county, township, road, school, poll, and other tax receipts of Thomas and Peter Consley. Early receipts are not from Indiana but from the southeastern states. Clark County.
     Omer C. Boyer, New Washington.
     (M-24) 114; MS-325
326. Copy Book; 1818; 1 item, 29 pp.
     Very early school copybook. Washington County.
     In Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 88; MS-326
327. Dame, Charles; essay, 1875; 1 item, 3 pp.
     An essay written by Charles Dame on the art of navigation. Hancock County.
     Don Eades, Greenfield.
     (X) 83; MS-327
328. Edwards, Henry; receipts, 1851-1900; 56 items, 56 pp.
     Poll, land, school, and road tax receipts of Henry Edwards. Orange County.
     Mrs. Helen Burgess, Livonia.
     (M-2) 125, Reel #2; MS-328
329. Election of 1896; record, 1896; 1 item, 4 pp., typed.
     Voting record of the November election, 1896, Pierce Township, Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-4) 121; MS-329
330. Fair Association, Johnson County; 1881; 1 item, 34 pp.
     Premium list of the Johnson County Fair Association held in Franklin, Indiana.
     Franklin Public Library.
     (X) 142; MS-330
331. Fields, W. B.; essay, 1880’s; 1 item, 16 pp.
     An essay written on the “true object in obtaining an education.” Jay County.
     Pennville Junior High School History Club, Pennvile.
     (M-17) 125, Reel #1; MS-331
332. Files, Instructions on How to Clean; n.d.; 1 item, 1 p.
     An old “remedy” used in cleaning files. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 129; MS-332
333. Fitzgerald, W. T.; broadside, n.d.; 1 item, 1 p.
     A broadside announcing W. T. Fitzgerald, attorney at law and solicitor of American and foreign patents, Washington, D.C.
     Pennville Junior High School History Club, Pennville.
     (X) 126; MS-333
334. Franklin Turnpike Company; record, 1841; 1 item, 3 pp.
     A list of names of owners of stock in the Franklin Turnpike Company, Franklin County.
     John P. Goodwin, Brookville.
     (M-4) 148, Reel #2; MS-334
335. Grand Army of the Republic; program, 1911; 1 item, 43 pp.
     Official program of the 32nd Annual Encampment of the Indiana GAR held in Richmond, Indiana. Wayne County.
     Franklin Public Library.
     (X) 141; MS-335
336. Graves, Frank S.; logbook, 1944-1945; 1 item, 41 pp.
     Aviator’s flight logbook kept during World War II. Contains duration and character of flight and remarks. Graves was from Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 109; MS-336
337. Knight, Sylvanus; poetry, 1939; 14 items, 120 pp., typed.
     Poems written by Knight for the Highland Farmers Club describing the early days of the Highland Friends Community. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-3) 103, Reel #3; MS-337
338. Lowden, Leone; notes, 1942; 3 items, 10 pp.
     Background material used in Mrs. Lowden’s Civil War novel, Proving Ground.
     Mrs. Leone Lowden, Fountaintown.
     (X) 31; MS-338
339. Matrimony; newspaper clipping, n.d.; 1 item, 1 p., typed.
     A story that appeared in the Brownstown Banner concerning a young girl who traveled to Illinois to get married without the knowledge of her parents. Jackson County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-6) 121; MS-339
340. Norris, Ralph W.; newspaper clipping, 1883, 1962; 2 items, 6 pp.
     A story that appeared in the North Vernon Plain Dealer of June 14, 1883, describing the damage done by a great windstorm. Also the story of a well used by early travelers in Jennings County.
     Ralph W. Norris, North Vernon.
     (X) 115; MS-340
341. Patent Application; 1907; 1 item, 10 pp., typed.
     A patent application for a harvester reel and actuating mechanism, filed in 1907 by George V. Ratz. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-5) 121; MS-341
342. Pennington, Dennis; biography, 1929; 1 item, 6 pp.
     Brief biography of an early Harrison County pioneer by Ralph Wiseman.
     Mrs. C. E. Whitehead, Ottwell.
     (X) 76; MS-342
343. Posey, Frank B.; biography, 1933; 2 items, 5 pp.
     Biographical sketch of Frank B. Posey, a member of the Rockport Bar Association. Biography was given in a speech before the association following the death of Posey. Spencer County.
     Mrs. Myrtle Posey, Rockport.
     (X) 38; MS-343; see also MS-316
344. Railroad Pass Cards; 1892-1902; 77 items.
     Various railroad passes issued to H. B. Bartel, route agent for the American Express Company.
     North Central High School History Club, Indianapolis.
     (X) 102; MS-344
345. Shepard, James; receipts, 1846-1865; 8 items, 8 pp.
     Tax receipts for school, road, township, poll, and personal property for the years 1846-1865. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (M-5) 114; MS-345
346. The Swiss Colonization Society, Tell City; papers, 1858-1889; 6 items, 7 pp.
     Miscellaneous papers and documents of Tell City including several relating to the Swiss Colonization Society. Perry County.
     In Tell City Public Library.
     (M-9) 114; MS-346
347. Waterbury, J. B.; pamphlet, 1864; 1 item, 31 pp.
     Mustered Out; or The Soldier at Home, written by Waterbury, and published by the American Tract Society. A small printed pamphlet attempting to uplift the morale of the homecoming soldier.
     Franklin Public Library.
     (X) 141; MS-347
348. White, Isaac; biography, 1889; 1 item, 27 pp., typed.
     Sketch of the life of Colonel Isaac White of Vincennes, Indiana, who was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Sketch was written by George F. White.
     Vincennes Public Library.
     (M-4) 114; MS-348
349. Williams, Albert C.; essay, 1950; 1 item, 6 pp., typed.
     “The Forests of Southern Indiana,” by Albert C. Williams. Washington County.
     Washington County Historical Society, Salem.
     (X) 109; MS-349
350. Wood, John; address, 1935; 1 item, 4 pp.
     Centennial anniversary address of the John Wood Family Reunion Association, given by Alice Vincent Nesbit. Lake County.
     Mrs. Francis Miller, Michigan City.
     (X) 4; MS-350