Manuscripts

Jacob A. Meyers papers

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Description: The collection consists of typewritten copies of correspondence of Jacob A. Meyers with Thompson C. Elliott, Joseph B. Tyrrell, and William S. Lewis, authors of historical works about the Northwest. There are also three letters from Malcolm Macleod to Ranald McDonald and information regarding the areas surrounding Fort Colville, Washington.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1893-1917.
Call number: mssMeyers papers
Creator: Meyers, Jacob A(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from G. F. Hollingsworth, 1961.
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Jacob Barker papers

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This collection contains letters and documents relating to Jacob Barker's share in War loans to the United States Government in 1814 and his later claims against the U.S. government about the loans. Correspondents include George Washington Campbell.Persons represented by three or more pieces: Anderson, Joseph. 3 pieces; Barker, Jacob. 36 pieces; Campbell, George Washington. 18 pieces; Hazard, Thomas R. 3 pieces; Homans, Benjamin 4 pieces; McEwen, Hale, & Davidson 14 pieces; Prime, Ward, & Sands 3 pieces; Smith, R. D. 23 pieces.

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Jacob Rambo journal

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Personal journal kept by Reverend Jacob Rambo during his first mission to West Africa from February 1849 to the end of December 1852.

mssHM 83454

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George Jacob Abbot papers

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This collection includes the papers of five New England families related by marriage: the Abbot, Emery, Gilman, Nicholas, and Throop families. Included are correspondence, family photographs, a volume of printer's proofs, and newspaper clippings relating to Daniel Webster. There are not many letters of the Throops, Nicholases, or Emerys. However, the family materials of the Abbots and the family of John Taylor Gilman are more heavily represented. Gilman was a staunch Federalist who engaged in pre- and post-Revolutionary activities. Twice he served as Governor of New Hampshire. George Jacob Abbot's correspondence reflects his friendships with Daniel Webster and Edward Everett Hale. The correspondence between Abbot and Hale covers a wide range of current events, including discussion of Daniel Webster and John Taylor Gilman (1753-1828). There are some incomplete manuscripts, sermons, family photographs included as well as newspaper clippings relating to Daniel Webster. Also present is Franklin Pierce autograph letter signed to Samuel F. Abbot, 1856 April 14 (1 page).

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Harry Chandler with Jacob Baum and Eugene Meyer in the Times pressroom

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Black and white photograph of Harry Chandler (center) with Jacob Baum (left) and Eugene Meyer in the Los Angeles Times pressroom.

mssLAT 01564

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John Meyer diary

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John Meyer's diary for the year 1863 when the 28th Regiment was part of the Department of the Tennessee and, since July 1863, the Department of Gulf. Long, detailed daily entries cover the military campaigns and operations -- Gorman's expedition up the White River (Jan. 13-19); expedition from Helena, Ark. to Yazoo Pass (Feb. 13 - Apr. 5); operations against Fort Pemberton and Greenwood (Mar. 13 - Apr. 5); expedition to St. Francis River (Apr. 5-11); the battles of Port Gibson (May 1); Bayou Pierre (May 2-3); Fourteen-Mile Creek (May 12 -13); Champion Hill (May 17); Big Black River (May 17); siege of Vicksburg, Miss. (May 18 - July 4); the siege of Jackson (Miss)' duty at Carrollton and Brashear City, La. (Aug. 2 - Oct. 3); Western Louisiana Campaign (Oct. 3 - Nov. 3), and duty at New Iberia and New Orleans, La. The diary also discusses the soldiers' health; war and political news; encounters with Union loyalists and African Americans, etc.

mssHM 76194

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Jacob Ditzler Craighead Papers

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The collection contains the family, personal, and business papers of cattle rancher J.D. (Jacob Ditzler) Craighead. In addition to the material on the Craighead ranch, there is also information on various irrigation projects including the Otero Irrigation District. There are also 24 diaries (1931-1959) and 11 account books (1899-1949) along with government documents and maps.

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Jacob A. Meyers papers

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