February 14, 1826

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown [in French]

News from La Grange, from Fanny and Camilla Wright about Nashoba, sent to an unknown doctor. Year supplied by Robert Crout. Original owner claimed this letter mentioned the "slow freeing of the blacks."

GLC02874

January 25, 1838

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Encloses a letter (not included) from "an old woman, who with the rest of his negroes, was liberated by Mr. Alexander Donelson." Notes that the entire family, with the exception of the woman and her husband, left for Liberia. Her son and daughter, John and Celia, have lost their children since their arrival at Liberia, and the woman has not heard from any of her other relatives. Requests the recipient to give the enclosed letter to the Secretary of the Colonization Society in Washington, D.C. for delivery to the old woman's family.

GLC03317

December 1890

Welsh, Herbert, fl. 1886-1892

Pamphlet

Title: The Indian Question Past and Present

One pamphlet entitled, "The Indian Question Past and Present" dated December 1890. Pertains to criticism of the colonization of indigineous people in North America.

GLC10051.34

December 1890

Sioux Falls Press

Pamphlet

Title: The Indian Situation

One pamphlet entitled, "The Indian Situation" dated December 1890. Details an account from Edward Ashley visiting a reservation.

GLC10051.35

December 1890

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: A Hideous System

One pamphlet entitled, "A Hideous System" dated December 1890. Attempts to humanize indigineous people to congressional members.

GLC10051.36

January 30, 1892

Welsh, Herbert, fl. 1886-1892

Pamphlet

Title: A Crisis in the Cause of Indian Education

One pamphlet entitled, "A Crisis in the Cause of Indian Education" dated January 30, 1892. Pertains to the possibility that Congress will reduce the budget meant fund the education of indigineous peoples.

GLC10051.37

Februay 9, 1893

Welsh, Herbert, fl. 1886-1892

Pamphlet

Title: To Members of the Indian Rights Association, and to all who are Interested in a Prompt and Wise Solution of the Indian Problem

One pamphlet entitled, "To Members of the Indian Rights Association, and to all who are Interested in a Prompt and Wise Solution of the Indian Problem" dated Februay 9, 1893. Provides details of the Indian Appropriation Bill which contained a reduction in their budget.

GLC10051.38

November 1893

Welsh, Herbert, fl. 1886-1892

Pamphlet

Title: A Dangerous Assault Upon the Integrity of the Civil Service Law in the Indian Service

One pamphlet entitled, "A Dangerous Assault Upon the Integrity of the Civil Service Law in the Indian Service" dated November 1893. Pertains to adjustments of the structure of the Indian Service.

GLC10051.39

November 1893

Grinnell, George Bird, 1849-1938

Pamphlet

Title: The Enforcement of Liquor Laws a Necessary Protection the Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "The Enforcement of Liquor Laws a Necessary Protection the Indians" dated November 1893. Pertains to rising rates of alcoholism among the population of indigineous people. Text mentions that they are self-sufficient.

GLC10051.40

January 10, 1894

Welsh, Herbert, fl. 1886-1892

Pamphlet

Title: The Secretary of the Interior and the Indian Educational Problem--A Rift inthe Cloud

One pamphlet entitled, "The Secretary of the Interior and the Indian Educational Problem--A Rift inthe Cloud" dated January 10, 1894. Pertains to improve the quality of education for indigineous people.

GLC10051.41

March 1, 1894

Plummer, Edward H., 1855-1927

Pamphlet

Title: An Immediate Pressing Need of the Navajo Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "An Immediate Pressing Need of the Navajo Indians" dated March 1, 1894. Includes description of the Navajo people. Refers to them as self-sufficient due to asking for money owed to him.

GLC10051.42

April 12, 1894

Welsh, Herbert, fl. 1886-1892

Pamphlet

Title: The Position of Superintendent of Indian Schools Threatened--A Serious Danger to be Averted

One pamphlet entitled, "The Position of Superintendent of Indian Schools Threatened--A Serious Danger to be Averted" dated April 12, 1894. Regarding the possibility that the superintendent's office will be removed.

GLC10051.43

April 27, 1894

Welsh, Herbert, fl. 1886-1892

Pamphlet

Title: Indian School Welfare

One pamphlet entitled, "Indian School Welfare" dated April 27, 1894. Regarding the possibility that the superintendent's office will be removed.

GLC10051.44

April 1895

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: Civil Service Reform Essential to a Successful Indian Administration

One pamphlet entitled, "Civil Service Reform Essential to a Successful Indian Administration" dated April 1895. Pertains to the internal organization of the Indian Service office.

GLC10051.45.01

April 1895

Indian Rights Association

Header Record

Title: Civil Service Reform Essential to a Successful Indian Administration

Two items printed by the Indian Rights Association. Consists of a pamphlet and its insert.

GLC10051.45

May 15, 1895

Sparhawk, Frances Campbell, 1847-1930

Pamphlet

Title: Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby

One pamphlet entitled, "Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby" dated May 15, 1895. Pertains to the spoils system.

GLC10051.45.02

May 15, 1895

Sparhawk, Frances Campbell, 1847-1930

Pamphlet

Title: Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby

One pamphlet entitled, "Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby" dated May 15, 1895. Pertains to the spoils system. (second copy of GLC10051.45.02)

GLC10051.46

February 13, 1896

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: Ring Rule

One pamphlet entitled, "Ring Rule" dated February 13, 1896. Critiques the spoils system.

GLC10051.47

February 24, 1896

Grinnell, George Bird, 1849-1938

Pamphlet

Title: Held Up By the Senate

One pamphlet entitled, "Held Up By the Senate" dated February 24, 1896. Opposes government officials selected by appointment.

GLC10051.48

April 11, 1896

Garrett, Philip C. (Philip Cresson) 1834-1905

Pamphlet

Title: On the Verge of a Scandal

One pamphlet entitled, "On the Verge of a Scandal" dated April 11, 1896. Pertains to the inconsistency of claims made that would be owed to indigineous peoples through the General Deficiency Act.

GLC10051.49

February 1, 1897

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: Indian School Management

One pamphlet entitled, "Indian School Management" dated February 1, 1897. Pertains to a publication printed by Captain R.H. Pratt named "Red Man." The pamphlet argues that Pratt is printing false information abuot the Indian Service office.

GLC10051.50

May 1897

Welsh, Herbert, fl. 1886-1897

Pamphlet

Title: Early Moravian Indian Work

One pamphlet entitled, "Early Moravian Indian Work" dated May 1897. Pertains to customs and lifestyle of Moravians.

GLC10051.51

June 1, 1898

Welsh, Herbert, fl. 1886-1897

Pamphlet

Title: Answers to Charges Made Against Wm. N. Hailmann, Superintendent of Indian Schools, Submitting Quotations from His Writings

One pamphlet entitled, "Answers to Charges Made Against Wm. N. Hailmann, Superintendent of Indian Schools, Submitting Quotations from His Writings" dated June 1, 1898. Includes an insert.

GLC10051.52

June 1898

Indian Rights Association

Pamphlet

Title: [Printing of letters to the Department of the Interior from members of the Indian Rights Association]

One pamphlet consisting of letters to the Department of the Interior from members of the Indian Rights Association dated June 1898

GLC10051.53

1901

DuBois, Constance Goddard, 1869-1934

Pamphlet

Title: The Condition of the Mission Indians of Southern California

One pamphlet entitled, "The Condition of the Mission Indians of Southern California" written by Constance Godard Dubois dated 1901. Pertains to the colonization of indigineous peoples in California and their conversion to Catholicism by missionaries.

GLC10051.54