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8 July 1895

Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916

Autograph document

Title: Reminiscence of Frances Ormsbee regarding the Vermont regiments during the Civil War

One document written by Frances Ormsbee dated July 8, 1895. The document is a reminiscence of Vermont regiments during the Civil War.

GLC03523.09.58

circa 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Eulogy at return of Civil War dead

One unsigned manuscript dated circa 1861-1864.

GLC03523.09.60

circa 1860

Autograph document

Title: Dates relating to the Wyckoff family

One document listing seven names with dates of birth. Possibly a genealogy of the Ormsbee family. Frances and Ebenezer Ormsbee had no children of their own but adopted Frances' brother's niece, Carrie Wyckoff.

GLC03523.09.61

22 August 1857

Negris, James E., fl. 1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: Bill belonging to George Davenport

One document from James E. Negris to George Davenport dated August 22, 2857.

GLC03523.09.62

9 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1864. Describes her husband's death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have his grave marked. Hopes that God will be her strength.

GLC03523.09.02.01

circa 1890

Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916

Autograph manuscript

Title: A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee

One manuscript written by Frances B. Ormsbee dates circa 1890. Frances wrote their name on the document.

GLC03523.09.59.01

9 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Postcard

Title: to Frances Davenport

One postcard from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1864.

GLC03523.09.02.02

9 April 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 9, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions women taking over clerical jobs as more men are deployed.

GLC09662.222

1914-1962

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of photographs related to Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1914-1962][Decimalized .01-.63]

Collection of photographs related to life and family of Franklin D. Roosevelt dated 1914-1962. Consists of 63 photographs that pertain to Roosevelt's political career as Aide to the Secretary of Navy, presidency and political campagins. In addition to the presidnet's images there are images of Eleanor Roosevelt at a events following Roosevelt's death. Included are events such as James D. Roosevelt's attempt to run as governor and marriage of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. Noted figures in this collection include members of Roosevelt's cabinet, such as Frances Perkins, the first woman part of a…

GLC09957

7 October ca. 1860-1865