Henry Z. Osborne addenda

The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, and ephemera. Correspondence includes letters written to Osborne from family, friends, and business and political associates. However, a portion of the correspondence was authored by Osborne. Subject matter of the correspondence consists of family concerns, daily activities, political issues, business-related concerns, and Osborne's personal reflections. Manuscripts include articles and speeches written by Osborne and other individuals, and they primarily deal with political matters. The collection's manuscripts consist of political materials such as printed political speeches, political bills, Congressional papers, and Osborne's documentation of the Congressional Party's trip to China, Philippines, Korea, Japan, Hawaii, and Panama. Notable manuscripts include biographical sketches of Henry Z. Osborne provided by G.A.R.; the Congressional record of their visit to China, Korea, and Japan; copies of Bills presented in the House of Representatives; and a copy of the Address of President Woodrow Wilson delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress. Also included in the manuscripts are several notable writings and speeches about Abraham Lincoln. The collection also includes a large photograph collection consisting of photographs of Osborne and his family as well as photographs of friends and business associates. The collection's ephemera consists of Osborne's political campaign materials, newspaper clippings, magazines, entertainment pamphlets, certificates, oversize material and receipts.