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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated June 7, 1944. Written on United States Army stationery.

GLC09996.172

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated June 11, 1944. Written on United States Army stationery.

GLC09996.174

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated June 12, 1944. Written on United States Army stationery.

GLC09996.175

Letter and newspaper clipping to Margaret and Paul Lobik

One letter and newspaper clipping sent to Margaret and Paul Lobik by Carla Crist.

GLC09579.017

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

"Home At Last From Overseas!"

One poster entitled, "Home At Last From Overseas!" Text refers to printed image of a soldier embracing his mother. States that investment in a $200 victory loan will allow soldiers to return home.

GLC09808.04

[John E. Jacob's remarks at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention, 1987]

One typed address by John E. Jacob, president of the National Urban League at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention dated July 8, 1987. Addresses a concern that "racism is dead." States that the National Urban League has organized an education initiative...

GLC09640.179

to Margaret Brisbin

One letter dated Camp 6, U.S. Cavalry, Near Waterloo, Va., Nov. 13, 1862 addressed to Brisbin's mother, Margaret. Mentions preparing for the Battle of Fredericksburg, the amount of men, food and horses.

GLC09831.01

[Note addressed to "Sister"]

One undated note addressed to "Dear Sister." Unable to discern whether handwriting belongs to a child or not. Author of letter expresses that she would come home soon.

GLC09832.06

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 David Ray

One letter addressed to David Ray from Charles P. Ray dated Sunfish, July 20, 1846. Notifies him that a horse had thrown off their father and mentions plans to set up a shop in town.

GLC09832.15

Farewell to Waterbury

One newspaper clipping of a poem entitled, "Farewell to Waterbury," dated December 25, 1855. Dedicated to Mrs. E.J.S.

GLC09832.16

to Brother

One unaddressed letter from Asahel and Mary F. Scott dated Allens Grove, February 10, 1856. The letter is divided into two messages from Asahel and Mary F. Scott. Gives updates on the family and neighbors' health; finances; and plans to purchase land...

GLC09832.17

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.

GLC09832.19

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.

GLC09832.20

to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 3, 1856. Relays that all family members are sick with fever and stomachaches. Also mentions other family members who have passed and the marriage of Maggie Manross.

GLC09832.21

to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 8, 1856. Relays that Jenny passed from typhoid fever, which has passed on to Carrie. Also mentions that their parents are not doing well.

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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...

GLC09832.24

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.

GLC09832.25

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...

GLC09832.26

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.

GLC09832.27

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.

GLC09832.28

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, December 6, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions plans to take an oxen and wagon with him on the move; weather; possible trade posts and working on the house at Allens Grove.

GLC09832.29

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 3, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Gives updates on business; details a fire in a local tailor shop; plans to buy land from the Illinois C.R. Road Company; other farm work he has been employed with...

GLC09832.30

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Greene, January 5, 1858 from J.W. Scott. Mentions children, health and finances. On page 4, there is a second letter dated January 6, 1858 addressed to "Sister." Due to ink fading, contents of letter is not...

GLC09832.31

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 31, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Mentions the health of the family; provides details from a letter related to Joel's trade post, his farm life, and composting; gives updates on his trade post in...

GLC09832.33

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, July 20, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Pertains to his workload being lessened, provides updates on the business of his neighbors; and likelihood of finding new work. Page 4 contains a note from Mary...

GLC09832.34

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, August 29, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Expresses joy that he is not sick and provides updates on his trade; his work on the farm in the fall; expected produce to grow from Iowa crops; and helping at...

GLC09832.35

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, November 14, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Wishes that he would visit soon; and lists potential jobs for him such as working with cattle or as a grocery dealer.

GLC09832.36

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, November 30, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Details plan to build a home for the cattle, groceries and a church. Mentions which crops will grow in the spring and how much the farm pays for the help.

GLC09832.37

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 31, 1859 from A.A. Scott. Describes the weather, and working in a shanty. Also includes his wages if he came to work on the farm.

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to Father

One letter addressed to "Father" dated Abington, December 18, 1864 from Hubbard. Pertains to wanting to start his own business in Boston. Lists different types of work he could take up including fishing, tin ware, and carpentry. Page 4 starts a...

GLC09832.40

to Brother and Sister Scott

One letter addressed to "Brother and Sister Scott," dated Fairfax, Iowa, dated December 10, 1868 from Reuben. Describes the family; the cold weather and their brother who has been buying land. Includes a second note dated Saturday Eve from Olive...

GLC09832.41

to Marco

One letter addressed to "Marco" dated Waterbury, Connecticut, July 25, 1869 from Thomas R. Martin. Mentions the family's health, interacting with his infant daughter, and asks for a letter from her.

GLC09832.42

to Marco Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, Connecticut, July 28, 1869 from Thomas R. Martin. Mentions updates of children's health; visits from grandparents and health of other family members. Expresses missing her.

Note: Marco...

GLC09832.43

to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, Connecticut, August 4, 1869 from Thomas R. Martin. Mentions health of the children, news of acquaintances, attending a concert in Hotchkiss Hall.

Note: Marco Martin is formally referred...

GLC09832.44

to Friend Scott

One letter addressed to "Friend Scott" dated Aiken, July 17, 1870 from E.S. [Childs]. Describes foliage, weather, and progress on building a shanty. Gives opinion of hired workers referring to one as a "numscull."

GLC09832.45

to Marco Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas Martin dated Waterbury, December 15, 1872 from Esther. Describes family members' health and presents for the children at Christmas.

Note: Marco Martin is formally referred to as Mrs. Thomas R. Martin

GLC09832.48

to Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin from Marco Martin dated January 9, 1873. Gives updates on family and asks whether he will visit her in New York.

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to Martha

One letter addressed to Martha dated Philadelphia, November 14, 1882 from C.R. Gives family update, and comments on recovering from malaria.

GLC09832.56

to Fredrick Jordan

One letter addressed to Fredrick Jordan from John Eckel dated January 21, 1798. Pertains to a family that has sold their mill.

GLC09836.07

to John Jordan

One letter addressed to John Jordan from Maria E. Jacobson dated Baltimore, June 2, 1822. Pertains to receiving interest from her father and mother's estates. Gives best wishes to family in Philadelphia.

GLC09836.14

to John Jordan

One letter addressed to John Jordan from Maria Jacobsen dated Baltimore, April 30, 1830. Pertains to financial matters.

GLC09836.17

to John Jordan Jr.

One letter addressed to John Jordan Jr. from his aunt and uncle, Sabina & Wolle dated Bethlehem, December 17, 1844. Expresses condolence at the passing of his mother.

GLC09836.20

to John W. Jordan

One letter addressed to John W. Jordan from Boies Penrose dated Philadelphia, October 20, 1900. Pertains maps belonging to his family.

GLC09836.26

to Martha

One letter addressed to Martha dated Waterbury, Connecticut, November 24, 1882 from Thomas R. Martin. Expresses missing her and the children; updates that he broke his leg. Mentions an enclosed letter from her sister, but is not physically included.

GLC09832.57

to Father

One postcard dated Southington, Connecticut, July 19, 1883 addressed to Father from S.H.F. Asks for him to drive over and stay with them for a few days.

GLC09832.58