Civil War, U. S., 1861-1865; Correspondence; Fortune telling; Love-letters; American Civil War, letters and diaries; Military life
Ernest Schleicher, a soldier in Company I 38th Regiment Indiana Infantry, wrote letters home during the Civil War to Harriet Jackson of New Providence, Indiana. Ernest mustered in as a private in 1861 and was discharged in 1865 as a sergeant. These...
History; County government; Pioneers; Families; Farm life; Farming;
Mr. McCormick describes his work as an "An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with an Extended Survey of Modern Developments in the Reclamation of Lands and the Progress of Town and Country".
An advertisement for the Gatling gun. The piece includes an explanation of the workings of the gun, how to handle it in battle, how to transport it, and the benefits of the gun.
Joe Rogers of Public Service Indiana, explains how the automated billing system works to fellow employees L-R: Joe Rogers, Kathy Ewing, Nelson Colglazier, Diane Gipson, and Sue Lane. Original is 7 x 5".
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Hunter, David Eckley (1834 - 1892); Education -- Indiana -- Monroe County; Teachers -- Indiana -- Monroe County
Personal Diary of D.E. Hunter. Provides a daily record of his life as a teacher in Ellettsville. Included is his trial and acquittal for the excessive whipping of two students.
Gene often referred to her husband as "the Deacon." Local people believe it was because of his austere appearance. An avid fisherman, it appears that his day was very successful. She writes, "I next tried some scale work on one of the Deacon's...
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History; McCalla, Elizabeth Wylie (1821 - 1900); Wylie Family -- Correspondence; Women -- Indiana -- Monroe County
Elizabeth addresses and mourns the death of "little Andrew" (Andrew Wylie's son), in addition to that of their mother. Worries about the health of others in the family, worries about the crops being poor again; mentions Mr. McCalla, Mr. Howe, and...
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History; McCalla, Elizabeth Wylie (1821 - 1900); Wylie Family -- Correspondence; Women -- Indiana -- Monroe County
Writes about coming down to Bloomington to take care of Redick and how John McCalla is boarding with his sister. Lists people in the house. Mentions the hired man - named Sam - who is a deserter from the Rebel army. Discusses Jane�s health.
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History; McCalla, Elizabeth Wylie (1821 - 1900); Wylie Family -- Correspondence; Women -- Indiana -- Monroe County
Discusses Jane's health, her estate and will, which mentions her wanting to give her money to the most needy in the family. Mentions the successful business of John McCalla, using funds for erecting a memorial on the grave of Samuel and Jane. Seeks...
This item is part of a larger collection of items from the Elam B. Guernsey Family Collection. JWM writes to Elam Guernsey on 5 December 1879 from Bardstown, Kentucky. Elam had written him expressing how invalid he has become and that family...
The Hebron School was built in the 1850s. It was a substantial building made of stone. There was a cupola built atop the building with a rope extending downward inside so the bell could be rung. We do not know how long the bell was in existence or...
Poetry; Fashion--History--19th century; Clothing & dress--United States
This is a poem about lady’s fashion in the 19th century. It describes the changing styles and how dressing in the fashion of the day was not always comfortable. This is part of a larger collection of objects belonging to Mary Catherine "Kate"...
