26 December 1945

N. Reba (fl. 1945)

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Mary Crist, Margaret Lobik and Paul Lobik

This letter is addressed to Mary Crist, Paul Lobik and Margaret Lobik. Reba is writing to catch everyone up on news from the family. There is one sickness, Frank, and two deathes, Ellen, and Howard. There have also been two marriages, Wright and Mary Grace Marsh, and Florence and Morris Kenny.

GLC09579.01.01

2 January 1946

Westcott, Thelma (fl. 1946)

Postcard

Title: To Margaret Lobik

This postcard is an update from Thelma Westcott 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 penomnia, and Tom Cummingham had a extrapleural right after they left.

GLC09579.01.02

7 January 1946

Bertha (fl. 1946)

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Mary Crist, Margaret Lobik and Paul Lobik

This letter is addressed to Mary, Margaret, and Paul, and is another Crist family update from Bertha. (possibly Mary's sister and Margarets Aunt) Bertha mentions that she had been sick but is better as well as Ellens death. She also sends thanks for the christmas gift of stationary. Bertha also encourages that Margaret takes it easy and regains her strength.

GLC09579.01.03

18 January 1946 - 21 January 1946

Bertha (fl. 1946)

Header Record

Title: To Margaret Lobik

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

GLC09579.01.04

18 January 1946

Dean-Throckmorton, Jeannette (fl. 1946)

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

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.

GLC09579.01.04.01

21 January 1946

Frances (fl. 1946)

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

This letter is from Margaret's Aunt Francis, who is also glad to hear the surgery went well, and that she has Paul and Mary to take care of her.

GLC09579.01.04.02

5 February 1946

Raymond (fl. 1946)

Greeting Card

Title: To Margaret Lobik

A birthday greeting card to Margaret featuring a flower pot that is designed to lok as if it has been cross stitched.

GLC09579.01.05

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.

GLC09579.01.06

4 February 1946

Francis (fl. 1946)

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

In this letter Aunt Frances asks after Margarets 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 Dorthy will make to another family member Margaret in California. Was enclosed with GLC09579.01.06.02, and GLC09579.01.06.03

GLC09579.01.06.01

5 February 1946

Francis (fl. 1946)

Autograph note signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

A small note from Aunt Frances. Was enclosed with GLC09579.01.06.01, and GLC09579.01.06.03

GLC09579.01.06.02

13 December 1946

Westscott, Thelma L. (fl. 1946)

Greeting Card

Title: To Margaret and Paul Lobik

This Christmas greeting card has poinsettia, a candle and a framed crosstich piece. There is also a short note in the card, mentioning that Thelma was back at the doctors for a checkup and was fine, and wishing christmas greetings.

GLC09579.01.13

20 December 1946

Johnson, Ed. (fl. 1946)

Header Record

Title: To Margaret and Paul Lobik

This is a card and a note that was enclosed.

GLC09579.01.14

19 December 1946

Johnson, Marge. (fl. 1946)

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

This letter was included in a greeting card, GLC09579.01.14.01. The letter discusses both Margurites, and Ed's health as both have been sick, and the doctior recomends that they move south or west.

GLC09579.01.14.02

1861-1883

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Dr. Thomas A. McParlin][Decimalized .01-.48]

Includes personal and professional letters and documents to and from Dr. Thomas A. McParlin, medical director of the Army of Virginia and the army of the Potomac during the Civil War. Among the individuals represented in this archive are Secretary of War Simon Cameron, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, generals George Meade, George D. Ruggles, John Pope, Rufus Ingalls, noted reformer Dorothea Dix, and numerous Civil War medical officers. Documents include wartime and post-war items. Of particular interest is a lengthy (40 page) manuscript report, prepared by McParlin for General William A.…

GLC02649

23 March 1858

Delafield, Richard, 1798-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles James Faulkner

Delafield, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, writes to Faulkner, a United States Representative from Virginia. Recently received an address delivered by Faulkner to the House of Representatives "on the true policy of our Country in its application of Volunteers, the Militia, and the regular army." Requests another copy. Writes, "If we take enthusiastic inexperienced citizens, we must either have a very large proportion of experienced officers to lead and take care of them in the field; much time to instruct and discipline them, or the consequences, sickness, disease,…

GLC03015

10 October 1821

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Calhoun

Written by President Monroe to Calhoun as Secretary of War. Declares that the measures Calhoun have taken in regard to the Seminole Indians have been proper. Says that "Unprincipled settlers" should be driven away, and that "It was correct also to prohibit the sale of run away slaves, since it might and probably would, as you justly observe, have opened the door to fraud. Returns the papers relating to the demands of Governor John Clark of Georgia. Mentions that he is sending the proceedings of the court of inquiry and the court martial to him by mail. Hears with regret that many are still…

GLC02859

19 March 1862

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Linton A. Stephens

Tells his brother not to worry about catching the mumps or measles. Says Linton might as well catch the mumps now, while it is so prevalent, and get it over with, since it can be easily and safely treated. Also mentions his plans to return home. Docket in pencil, recently added.

GLC02826

3 March 1864

Morse, Rascius, fl. 1864

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Medical certificate for furlough extension of Lucius T. Stanley]

Attests that he examined Stanley and found "that he is suffering from the effects of a severe attack of pneumonia of the left lung and that in consequence thereof he is in my opinion unfit for duty." Claims he needs at least thirty days to recover. WIth endorsement stating that Morse took an oath attesting to the truthfulness of his diagnosis, signed by Justice of the Peace of Chemung County R.H. Romsom. With stamp on verso.

GLC02710.42

1862-1864

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Josiah E. Henry, I company, 5th regiment, Vermont, infantry] [decimalized]

This collection consists of eleven letters (one is a copy) written by Josiah E. Henry, some detailing the Valley Campaign in 1864. Five of these letters are written to his sister, four are addressed to his mother, and two are written to both his parents. Josiah E. Henry enlisted on 27 August 1861 as a Private. He was mustered into Company I, 5th Regiment of the Vermont Cavalry on 16 September 1861. He reenlisted on 15 December 1863 and was finally mustered out on 10 July 1865. Henry was listed as wounded on 29 June 1862 at Savage's Station, Virginia, paroled on 15 July 1862, wounded on 4…

GLC02749

September 1770

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family afflicted with small pox

Robert Cambridge writes that there is little chance that his brother Henry will recover from the pox, but notes with hope: "As many people, that have been afflicted with this malignant disorder, have overcome it, when they were on the verge of expiring; I have some hopes that the strength of his constitution may prove favorable to him." He also states that the illness "rages" through the city at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03246

circa July 1855

Pierce, Jane M., 1806-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Aiken

Writes as first lady to her sister about her attempts to socialize. Mentions that she saw Mrs. Jefferson Davis who is nervous about her husband being in Tennessee because there is a cholera epidemic in New Orleans and along the river. On black bordered mourning stationery. With Franklin Pierce free franked envelope.

GLC03177

February 7, 1782

Houston, William C., fl. 1746-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Morris

Forwards an affidavit and other documents (not included), mentions his expectation that news of the American victory at Yorktown has reached London, and sends personal news related to a smallpox epidemic. One bust engraving of Robert R Livingston included.

GLC03147

17 August 1811

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush re: thanks for lectures on medicine, mathematics; health, etc.

Signed twice on address leaf with Free frank written in another hand. Ford, Jefferson's Works, 11:211-13 and Butterfield, Rush Letters, 2:1073-76, 1098-1100. Written in Poplar Forest.

GLC03248

April 18, 1859

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio G. Wright

Discussing the poor health of a "promising...young officer" and possibility of "another such terrible epidemic" as had recently hit the men.

GLC03499

June 22, 1873

New York Times (New York, N.Y.)

Newspaper

Title: The New York Times

One printing of The New-York Times dated June 22, 1873. Contains articles related to international and local news. News is related to various crimes committed across the country; the arrest of Susan B. Anthony for illegally voting; the Grand Prix in France; yellow fever in Brooklyn; a Black woman who passed around water on a train of overheated passengers.

GLC10081