1937

Various

Header Record

Title: To Paul H. and Margaret Frances Lobik [Decimalized .001-.111.02]

A collection of one hundred and fifty three letters, photographs and greeting cards sent to Paul H. Lobik and his wife Margaret Frances Lobik. Some letters are from service men during World War II. There are also letters from friends of Margaret writing to her during treatment for tuberculosis. There are two letters from Paul to Margaret while she was in treatment at a sanatorium.

GLC09578

1929

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters to Margaret Frances Lobik][Decimalized .001-.128]

A collection of 147 items, mostly letters, to Margaret Frances Lobik, primarily correspondence from friends she made while being treated for tuberculosis at a sanatorium. This collection also contains a deck of cards, a necklace, 10 photos, 8 postcards and 2 pamphlets.

GLC09579

22 January 1947

Crist, Carla, fl. 1945-1952

Header Record

Title: 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

26 December 1945

N., Reba, fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Mary Crist, Margaret Lobik and Paul Lobik

One letter from Reba N. to Mary Crist, Paul Lobik and Margaret Lobik dated December 26, 1945. Reba is writing to catch everyone up on news from the family. There is one sickness, Frank, and two deaths, Ellen, and Howard. There have also been two marriages, Wright and Mary Grace Marsh, and Florence and Morris Kenny.

GLC09579.001

2 January 1946

Westcott, Thelma L., fl. 1946-1949

Postcard

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One postcard from Thelma Westcott to Margaret Lobik dated January 2, 1946. An update on her condition after going home. She mentions being sick with the flu but that she is better now. Thelma also mentions several other friends and their conditions. She said Dorothy was ill with the flu, Mrs Maeller had pneumonia, and Tom Cummingham had an extra pleural right after they left.

GLC09579.002

7 January 1946

Crist, Bertha, fl. 1946-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Mary Crist, Margaret Lobik and Paul Lobik

One letter from Bertha Crist to Mary Crist, Margaret, and Paul Lobik dated January 7, 1946. A Crist family update from Bertha. Bertha mentions that she had been sick but is better. She mentions Ellen's death. She also sends thanks for the Christmas gift of stationery. Bertha also encourages that Margaret takes it easy and regain her strength.

GLC09579.003

18 January 1946 - 21 January 1946

Header Record

Title: To Margaret Lobik

2 letters enclosed in an envelope from the Iowa State Medical Library

GLC09579.004

18 January 1946

Dean-Throckmorton, Jeannette, fl. 1946-1950

Typed letter signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One letter from Jeannette Dean-Throckmortonto Margaret Lobik dated January 18, 1946. This letter discusses a surgery that Margaret had for a collapse of the lung, and best wishes for recovery. Jeannette also mentions her hobbies and that she joined the America Physicians Art Association. Jeanette also mentions that she entered four items in a show and got one first price and 2 honorable mentions and that when the war restrictions are over she will receive a silver cup, and 2 silver medals.

GLC09579.004.01

21 January 1946

Crist, Frances, fl. 1946-1956

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One letter from Frances Crist to Margaret Lobik dated January 21, 1946. She is glad to hear the surgery went well, and that she has Paul and Mary to take care of her.

GLC09579.004.02

5 February 1946

Mostek, Raymond, fl. 1943-1947

Greeting Card

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One birthday greeting card from Raymond and Irene Mostek, to Margaret Lobik dated February 5, 1946. Features a flower pot that is designed to look as if it has been cross stitched.

GLC09579.005

5 February 1946

Various

Header Record

Title: To Margaret Lobik

This is two letters and a note card that were enclosed in one envelope to Margaret Lobik.

GLC09579.006

4 February 1946

Crist, Frances, fl. 1946-1956

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One letter from Frances Crist to Margaret Lobik dated February 4, 1946. Frances asks after Margaret's health and comments about the recent deaths in the family. She also mentions the groundhog coming out of his home and seeing his shadow which means another six weeks of winter. As well as a visit Maybell and Dorothy will make to another family member Margaret in California. Was enclosed with GLC09579.01.06.02, and GLC09579.01.06.03

GLC09579.006.01

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of Jefferson davis running away with the caption "Jeff Davis instead of taking Washington, takes to his heels."

GLC06627.03.004

5 July 1862

Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Nellie

Horace B. Gardner writes to Nellie Boardman from Fort Albany, where he is stationed with the 14th regiment. After writing that he has never heard her name before, he decribes his Fourth of July celebration, a picnic and fireworks. He writes about the fort and camp life. Gardner identifies the "Sutler" as the worst enemy to the soldiers, listing the high prices of his goods. This letter is on McClellan lettersheet with McClellan patriotic image envelope. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany).

GLC02665.01

12 July 1862

Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Nellie

Horace B. Gardner writes to Nellie Boardman. Responding to her suggestion that a draft may be required to fill the Massachusetts quota, he discusses the value of fighting in defense of his country and her laws. Gardner writes of the 14th Regiment's potential move to Richmond, and of his kind Captain and Lieutenant. He discusses the food available to the soldiers and explains that farmers come to camp to trade milk for bread. His letter is on choice multicolor Magnus General Halleck lettersheet, with a eagle and shield patriotic envelope.Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany)

GLC02665.02

22 July 1862

Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Nellie

Horace B. Gardner writes to Nellie Boardman, referring to an ambrotype of himself that he includes with the letter. He writes of his previous night's guard duty, and he describes Warren H. Knights's attempted, and two other soldiers' succesful, desertions. Gardner describes a duel between a Union officer and a civilian. He says that his regiment has been put in General Pope's division and must be ready to move at any time. This letter is on plain paper with multicolor Magnus White House Views patriotic envelope. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany).

GLC02665.03

1862

Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862

Envelope

Title: To Nellie

This envelope has a Major General G. B. Mc Clellan patriotic portrait. Addressed to Mrs. Nellie M Boardman. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany).

GLC02665.04

9 October 1862 - 2 August 1863

Baker, T. Otis, 1844-1910

Diary

Title: [Diary of T. Otis Baker, B company, 10th regiment, Mississippi, infantry]

Lieutenant T. Otis Baker served in Co. B, 10th Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A. The diary covers 9 October 1862-2 August 1863. The diary includes descriptions of regiment's progress and moves, descriptions of various battles (including Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Port Hudson), and information about camp life and food rations. He discusses Northern and Southern war politics, including the Emancipation Proclamation and draft riots. The diary also includes discussions of virtues, religion, and self-improvement. It is primarily written in pencil and has some touch-ups.

GLC03134.01

1862-1863

Baker, T. Otis, 1844-1910

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite

A carte de visite of a man and a woman most likely "Mr. & Mrs. T. Otis Baker"

GLC03134.02

1862-1863

Baker, T. Otis, 1844-1910

Ephemera

Title: Calling Card

A calling card for "Mr. & Mrs. T. Otis Baker"

GLC03134.03

March 1862

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Incidents of the War. Ruins of Stone Bridge, Bull Run, Va. March, 1862.

The ruins of the small bridge occupy the front and center of the image. A man sits on the ruins on the left-hand side of the image. The desolate, battle-scarred Manassas landscape fills the background. Negative by Barnard & Gibson, positive by A. Gardner, circa 1865. The image is accompanied by a text leaf.

GLC03588.01

July 1863

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Dunker Church, Battle-Field of Antietam, Maryland. No. 21. July, 1863.

Negative by J. Gardner, positive by A. Gardner, circa 1866. Taken almost a year after the battle, damage from shells and bullets are still visible in the facade of the this simple, white building. Two civilian men pose near the far corner of the building. The shutters and doors of the building are closed. The image has an accompanying text leaf.

GLC03588.02

February 1863

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Fredericksburg, Virginia. No. 30. February, 1863

Negative by T. H. O'Sullivan, positive by A. Gardner, circa 1865. A view of Fredericksburg from across the Rappahannock River. The stone pilings of a ruined bridge cross the river in the center of the image. There is some damage in the bottom right-hand corner of the image. The image has an accompanying text leaf.

GLC03588.03

July 1863

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Incidents of the War. Gettysburg. July, 1863

Negative by T. H. O'Sullivan, positive by A. Gardner, circa 1865. A view taken from Cemetery Ridge, looking into town. Two men stand on the road in the immediate foreground. A group of tents is located in the field just in front of the town.

GLC03588.04

July 1863

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Incidents of the War. Interior of Breastworks on Round Top, Gettysburg. July, 1863

Negative by T. H. O'Sullivan, positive by A. Gardner, circa 1865. The image shows the stones and boulders built into defensive walls by union forces. A book or notebook lays on top of a boulder on the right-hand side of the photograph. Wooden poles, made from branches, lean against the breastworks. The image has an accompanying text leaf.

GLC03588.05