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to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh to her son Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter his mother writes about family affairs including traveling to visit relatives, selling property, and farm work. She also asks that Franklin...

GLC06253.04

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire

A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, the author writes about farming and how the lack of rain will effect the crops if the weather persists. The author goes on to write about the prices that his crops, including wheat...

GLC06253.05

to Jacob Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his father, Jacob Van Valkenburgh. Franklin updates his father on family affairs, requests money from him on behalf of Lizzie, speaks of the sucess of his farm, and asks that his father bring his...

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Catherine Macaulay Graham from Catherine S. Gregoire dated January 31, 1791. She thanks her for the ham and bacon, particularly as they have no farm at the time. She discusses their family's summer plans.

GLC01795.038

What Allies Face in Any Attempt to Open Second Front in Europe

One newsmap entitled, "What Allies Face in Any Attempt to Open Second Front in Europe" dated October 12, 1942. Consists of a map of England and Nazi-occupied France with legends over parts of the countries of recent war events. Reverse side are of...

GLC09619.022

Japs Bolstering Southern Bases in Fears of Allied Drive

One newsmap entitled, "Japs Bolstering Southern Bases in Fears of Allied Drive" dated March 8, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the Japanese army moving through New Britain and other islands off the coast of Australia. Reverse side contains articles...

GLC09619.030

Sustained Attacks Push Bomb-Sowing Level to New High

One newsmap entitled, "Sustained Attacks Push Bomb-Sowing Level to New High" dated March 29, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the British army carrying out raids to France and Germany since February 1943. Reverse side contains articles related...

GLC09619.031

Growing Jap Strength in Aleutians Spotlights Aleutians Alaska

One newsmap entitled, "Growing Jap Strength in Aleutians Spotlights Aleutians Alaska" dated April 19, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the invasion and occupation of the Aleutian Islands by the Japanese army. Reverse side contains articles related...

GLC09619.032

Will Hitler Pick Sweden and Finland for Summer Fronts?

One newsmap entitled, "Will Hitler Pick Sweden and Finland for Summer Fronts?" dated May 10, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the German army's strategies as they push through to Sweden and Finland. Reverse side contains articles related to fighting...

GLC09619.033

Housewife Learns Seed Potatoes Lack 'Seeds'

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Housewife Learns Seed Potatoes Lack 'Seeds'." Pertains to Jack Brisboise a potato farmer. Below this article is another entitled, "Awarded 'E'" which pertains to Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co. receiving an E award for...

GLC09953.007

Seed Potatoes Returned - Not a Seed in Them

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Seed Potatoes Returned - Not a Seed in Them." Pertains to Jack Brisboise a potato farmer.

GLC09953.021

[Aerial view of base and farmland]

One undated black-and-white photograph aerial view of a base and farmland.

GLC09949.02.28

to Daddy

One letter addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated May 19, 1943. Relays that he will not be able to write for two weeks. Inquires about watermelons growing on the farm.

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to Margaret, Paul Lobik and Mary Crist

One postcard from the Crist family to Margaret, Paul Lobik and Mary Crist dated January 12, 1947. It updates them on what is going on at the farm with the rest of the family.

GLC09579.016

to Brother and Sister

One letter addressed to "Brother and Sister," from Mary F. Scott dated Allens Grove. Pertains to Asahel Scott working at Allens Grove; likelihood of when he will pay off his debts; an invitation to visit them; wages; and updates of other family...

GLC09832.09

to Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin from his wife, Marco, dated January 23. Pertains to weather in the area; difference of costs of shipments of kegs on a freight between Waterbury and New York. Signs name as "Marco."

GLC09832.10

to Brother

One addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, June 22, 1856. Mentions names of various people who want to employee him for work and asks that he let him know his decision.

GLC09832.18

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, August 15, 1856. Mentions potential employment at a mill. Relays the wages and benefits as learned from a family friend who recently visited him.

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to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, December 2, 1856. Mentions current employment at a mill; recent snowfall; and invites him to come up for Christmas.

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to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 25, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions updates on his wife Mary's injury; cost of fixing the house; finances and weather.

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to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, February 15, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Responds to family members who have fallen ill in Waterbury, Connecticut. Describes his wife Mary's broken finger bone. Also mentions updates on the gristmill...

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to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, May 10, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions that there is work available to him if he needs it; amount of acres he has sold from Allens Grove; and update on his health.

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to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, July 26, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Describes travelling home by a Gopher train to Beloit. Mentions goods available for purchase and plans to build his own shop. Last page contains a small blueprint...

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to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, September 13, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions updates on road work; plans to move to Missouri and if his brother could make up his mind, whether he will join him or not.

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to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, September 29, 1857 from Ashael Adams Scott. Mentions updates on family members; hunting deer; and inviting him to stay with them.

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