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The social evil : dedicated to the Woman's Club, of Washington, D.C

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    WASHINGTON CLUB (D.C.)

    Manuscripts

    The collection consists of letters (including 1 letter book), manuscripts (including 50 diaries), documents (including 55 account books, 12 cash books, and 5 miscellaneous volumes), and photographs related to the lives and activities of various Janin family members and the extended Janin-Blair-Jesup-Croghan families. Subject matter in the collection includes: politics and government in Washington, D.C., and Louisiana; society and customs in Washington, D.C., and New Orleans; Blair House (Washington, D.C.); land titles in Indiana Territory, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Missouri; the Ocean Canal and Transportation Company, which ran from Louisiana to St. Louis; the history of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, from the time of purchase by John Croghan in 1839 until 1932, when it became a national park (at which time Violet Blair Janin was the primary owner); and mining in Australia. Persons represented in the collection include: James Lawrence Blair, Mary Jesup Blair, Violet Blair Janin, John Croghan, William Croghan, Albert Covington Janin, Louis Janin, Julia Clark Jesup, Thomas Sidney Jesup, George M. Wheeler, and Lucy James Blair Wheeler. Organizations represented in the collection (with which Violet Blair Janin was affiliated) include: Daughters of the American Revolution, National Association Opposed to Woman's Suffrage, National Cathedral Association, National Society of Children of the American Revolution, and the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.

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    Andrew Johnson signed checks, Washington, D.C

    Manuscripts

    Two documents signed. One check made out to "self," the other to the president of Georgetown College. Items are mounted together. (1 page)

    HM 8198, 8199

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    Cosmos Club (Washington, D.C.), (1965-1988)

    Manuscripts

    The Albert D. Wheelon papers primarily focus on his career at the United States Central Intelligence Agency, Hughes Aircraft Company, and his research on electromagnetic scintillation. The first series primarily comprises of correspondence from his time at school through his retirement years. There are also photographs and printed ephemera related to his marriages and travels. In relation to his career at HAC, there are booklets, newsletters, notes, and photographs related to artificial satellites. The post career files consist of correspondence, notes, and reference material related to a wide variety of topics concerning national security and advancements in space. The bulk of his research related to propagation of electromagnetic waves consists of notes and reprints. Please click on the link in this record to view the full version of the scope and content.

    mssWheelon

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    Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Sarah Jackson :

    Manuscripts

    Jackson expresses concerns for Sarah Jackson's health and wellbeing and that of her daughter Rachel, regrets that they have left Washington, D.C., but glad they will be home; he also expresses gratitude for his daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Item was damaged and has been repaired.

    mssHM 23118

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    Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert Johnson

    Manuscripts

    Autograph letter signed. Discusses relations between Spain and Mexico; Robert Johnson's potential January visit to Washington, D.C.; his boredom and the inactivity of Congress. (4 pages)

    HM 8204

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    Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert Johnson

    Manuscripts

    Autograph letter signed. Regarding the nomination of Stephen A. Douglas as presidential candidate and Tennessee's position. Letter marked private. (4 pages)

    HM 8208