Manuscripts

Northwest Territory celebration letters

Description: These 57 printed letters chronicle the daily experiences of the group of 36 reenactors who traveled from Ipswich, Massachusetts, to Marietta, Ohio, by ox-driven Conestoga wagons and a self-made flatboat in 1937 to 1938 to mark the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Northwest Territory. They are addressed to Mrs. L. H. Kremer of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who was a subscriber. The letters contain an illustration ink stamp and an illustration by party member Milo Scott; the illustrations depict scenes of the journey and pioneer life. Each letter was folded, addressed, and sealed with wax in the style of 18th century post.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1937-1938
Call number: mssHM 82521
Creator: Northwest Territory Celebration Commission (U.S.)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Michael Brown Rare Books, LLC, November 2015.
Restrictions: Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights: The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Associated people: Olson, Fred G.; Scott, Milo,
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Northwest Territory celebration letters

Manuscripts

These 57 printed letters chronicle the daily experiences of the group of 36 reenactors who traveled from Ipswich, Massachusetts, to Marietta, Ohio, by ox-driven Conestoga wagons and a self-made flatboat in 1937 to 1938 to mark the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Northwest Territory. They are addressed to Mrs. L. H. Kremer of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who was a subscriber. The letters contain an illustration ink stamp and an illustration by party member Milo Scott; the illustrations depict scenes of the journey and pioneer life. Each letter was folded, addressed, and sealed with wax in the style of 18th century post.

mssHM 82521

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Geological and geographical atlas of Colorado and portions of adjacent territory

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"This Atlas is composed of two series of maps: the first, of four sheets, on a scale of twelve miles to one inch, each covering the whole State of Colorado; the second, of twelve sheets (six topographical and six geological, of identical areas,) on a scale of four miles to one inch, each sheet embracing two and one-half degrees of Longitude and one and one-quarter degrees of Latitude, the whole presenting the results of the field work of 1873, '74, '75, and '76, covering the entire State of Colorado and adjacent portions of Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. ... The work of Primary Triangulation was carried on by J. T. Gardner, from 1873 to the Autumn of 1875, and was completed by A. D. Wilson. The preparation of the colored sheets and the general supervision of their publication was entrusted to W. H. Holmes"--From leaf [2], signed F. V. Hayden.

610904

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Anonymous letter concerning Idaho Territory gold rush

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This letter documents the rush of gold seekers to a new discovery in the upper reaches of Idaho Territory. Having reached Fort Laramie (a frequent stopping point for all overlanders), the author offers considerable commentary about rumored clashes with Indigenous peoples. The letter is addressed to H. C. Hanna (the author's uncle) and signed with initials only: "T.L.D."

mssHM 83442

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Kirk family papers

Manuscripts

The material includes one manuscript, one document and 16 pieces of ephemera; the majority of the collection consists of family letters, notes, cards and invitations between members of the Kirk, Inskeep, and Ridgway families. The most noteworthy of these are the letters written by Joshua Paul Kirk, in 1862, detailing his experiences in the Civil War. The other family members include: Ephraim Inskeep, Mary Olden Inskeep, Elias Kirk, Joshua Paul Kirk, Marietta Ridgway Kirk, Morris Paul Kirk, Marietta Kirk Ragland, Ephraim Inskeep Ridgway, Mary Ridgway, and William Olden Ridgway. There are also letters to and from various friends and assorted family members.

mssHM 74389-74411

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Associated Pioneers of the Territorial Days of California papers

Manuscripts

The papers consist of various correspondence and ephemera associated with The Associated Pioneers of the Territorial Days of California. The subject matter of the correspondence include the concerns of the organization such as meeting announcements, resolutions, propositions, election of officers, and the organization's Articles of Association. A large portion of the correspondence is authored by Frank D. Clark, who was the organization's secretary, and one of the primary addressees is Stephen L. Merchant. Notable correspondence include letters dating when the Articles of Association were adopted (1876, April 3), describing the Society's badges (1876, May 3), stating resolutions adopted for the Society (1876, May 22), stating fees that were paid for admission into the Society (1878, June 20), planning for a permanent headquarters for the Society as well as a library and museum (1879, Jan. 20), and a letter calling to act in honor of John Sutter (1882, Mar. 1).

mssAssociated Pioneers Papers

Papyrus of Paanfai

Manuscripts

Papyrus inscribed in hieratic and hieroglyphic script containing the Adoration of Osiris and magical spells. Written for "Paanfai", who also had the title: "priest of Amun-Re, king of the gods". Originated in Thebes during the Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, (approximately 990-976 B.C.). Four sheets of papyri joined together, outside edges not visible under matting. Sheet 1: 9 cm visible from edge of matting to center of illustration. Sheet 2: 19.5 cm from center of illustration to column 1. Sheet 3: 20.5 cm from column 1 to column 2. Sheet 4: 16.5 cm visible from column 2 to edge of matting.

mssHM 46671

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