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[Photograph of Japanese-American man holding an infant boy]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American man crouching down to hold an infant boy.

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[Photograph of Japanese-American woman holding an infant boy]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American woman holding an infant boy in a doorway.

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[Portrait of a man and a woman ofo Japanese-American descent in a yard]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a man and woman of Japanese-American descent standing in a backyard.

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[Group portrait of naval officers, boy and citizen of Japanese-American descent]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of men and a young boy of Japanese-American descent. Two of the men pictured are in naval uniforms.

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[Photograph of Japanese-American infant in yard holding a flag]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American infant holding a flag.

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[View of rock formation in Yosemite National Park]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a rock formation in Yosemite National Park.

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[Group portrait of teenagers of Japanese-American descent]

One undated black-and-white photograph of teenagers of Japanese-American descent in front of a house.

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 5, 1944. He updates them on his day, and comments that the day before was payday. He complains that it doesn't really mean much because all there is...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 6, 1944. Raymond writes that it was his turn to write. He had his first ever vacation from work and repainted the house and porch roof. After the chores...

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Male Call: Contor Map

One comic entitled Male Call by Milton Caniff sent by Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 22, 1944. Features four panels of women in fancy dresses posing. In the last panel it comments "You mean you...

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Male Call: Tool-Happy Terminology

One comic entitled Male Call by Milton Caniff sent by Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 22, 1944. Features eight common mechanic terms and illustrates how they are used to refer to women. Distributed...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 22, 1944. Raymond writes that it was his turn to write. He updates Leonard on his recent chores and the weather. He also mentions that 83 American...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 11, 1944. He updates them on his day so far, and asks if they have figured out what he mentioned happening in Hawaii in a previous letter (GLC09611...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 14, 1944. He updates them on his day, and letters and birthday cards he received from Jane Oliphant Mikalson, Doris Bixler, Viola and Alvin, Pamaine...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 16, 1944. He updates them on his day, and letters and birthday cards he received for his birthday. He thought the one they sent was very nice. He also...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 22, 1944. Susan updates Leonard on the weather and a scandal in the town. A woman and her son Joe were living with a man named Turner who was not her...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 26, 1944. Susan updates Leonard on the weather and family including; Edith Hutton Bertha Hutton, and the Hollis family. She writes the most recent...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 23, 1944. He updates his parents on a lack of letters. He received the box of cookies and newspapers they sent. He shared with the other servicemen...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 26, 1944. He received multiple cards and letters; two from this parents one from June, one from Mrs. Shoemaker, and one from Doris Bixler. He has been...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 1, 1944. Recaps his last liberty when he went to the dance at the U.S.O. and a movie. While at the U.S.O. he looked at the register and saw Red...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 4, 1944. He received three letters; one from June, one from Orsyulak, and them. He wishes he was home to see Jessie Hollis and her children but is...

GLC09611.360

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 6, 1944. He recently watched three different movies, and has been working a lot. He received their Friday letter and is glad they went to visit...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 10, 1944. He’s glad to hear from them, especially since the letter was written by Raymond he hopes that Susan is okay after their vacation and trip...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 15, 1944. He has been quite busy on Kitchen Police duty and has hardly any time to write. He wrote to a friend of Dotty Runk and Eddie Zell. He...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 14, 1944. He received their last letter that contained photos of the family while Jessie Hollis was visiting. He loved the photos and is so happy...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 16, 1944. He answers questions from their last letter regarding Christmas time and his weight. He writes that they should send a Christmas box by...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 19, 1944. He thanks them for the salt water taffy. He received a letter from Rosalina and Melvin Fencil updating him on her condition and...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 22, 1944. He is very tired from working Kitchen Police duty and wants for the three months to be over. The longer he works K.P. the longer three...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 27, 1944. Mentions the change in weather from summer to fall and reminisces about home. Also mentions the accident he was in seven years ago, and...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 25, 1944. Mentions the weather and the hurricane that just hit Atlantic City. Also comments on Jack Myers baby announcement in the newspaper that...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 2, 1944. He mentions that he stayed in on his last liberty. He received a letter from Malinda Graeff with a picture of her, and one of her borders...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 11, 1944. Updates them on the letters he received including one from Dot Runk. Runk sent along a photo of herself, and the woman she introduced...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 9, 1944. He has not received many letters but believes it is because June is about to go on to college and has been studying a lot. He is hoping that...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 13, 1944. He received a lot of letters recently and he’s trying to get through them all. He comments on Raymond’s extra work and that at least he’s...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 15, 1944. He received letters from them, Dick Miller, and Jo Gassert. Dick is in France near Germany and asked if Raymond had any girls he wanted him...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 20, 1944. He received the bracelet and loves it. He has enclosed a money order for $100. $40 is for Susan and Raymond for Christmas and the rest is...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 26, 1944. He mentions that he has the day off, but did not leave the camp. He plans to go to a movie and a U.S.O. dance. He compares the weather in...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 31, 1944. He received letters from them and Arvilla Good, who asked what he wanted for Christmas. He recommended she call Susan. He went to a U.S.O...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated November 7, 1944. He mentions the election and hearing news of who is winning each state on the radio. He mentions his surprise that Raymond was handing out...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated November 4, 1944. He mentions listening to President Roosevelt’s speech from Boston being rebroadcast. He received the clippings, cookies, peanuts and cakes...

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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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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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 "Friend Scott" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two items related to correspondence between "Friend Scott" and D.A. Herrick; consists of a letter dated December 25, 1859 and a business card belonging to D.A. Herrick's soap and candle manufacturing business.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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."

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[Auld Lang Syne lyrics]

One printing of the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne dated November 29, 1872. Item pertains to the Auld Lang Syne Fraternity's first annual reunion.

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to Marco Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas Martin dated Waterbury, December 1, 1872 from Esther. Pertains to Thanksgiving dinner, her daughter Jennie attending kindergarten, reading poetry and her health.

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

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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

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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 Thomas R. Martin [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two items related to a letter dated January 3, 1873 from Mrs. Thomas R. Martin to her husband. Also includes an envelope and undated newspaper clipping.

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to Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, January 16, 1873 from Marco. Would like to know where in Brooklyn to send a trunk and if she could have some money.

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to Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, January 29, 1873. Details plans to travel to New York with her father. Includes a separate note dated "Thursday Morning early." She lists the train times and where to pick her up.

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to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, Connecticut, March 7, 1873, from Esther. Gives updates of parents who came to visit; that she made a cover for a rocking chair and other social engagements.

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to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, Connecticut, October 9, 1878 from Thomas R. Martin. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances; travelling to New York with his father; and requests a recipe for "Chow Chow."

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to Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin dated Thomaston, Connecticut, March 4, 1880 from C. Laughlin. Thanking Martin for helping him find work.

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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.

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[Southwestern Indian in patio of La Fonda Hotel]

One undated hand colored print of Southwestern Indian in the patio at La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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[Tesuque Pueblo dance in village near Santa Fe, New Mexico]

One undated hand colored depicting Tesuque Pueblo Indians performing a dance in a village near Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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[Pueblo Indian boys sitting on carriage wheel]

One undated hand colored depicting Pueblo Indian boys sitting on an empty carriage.

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[Tesuque Pueblo Indian children posed by domed oven]

One undated hand colored print depicting a group of Tesuque Pueblo Indian children posing by a domed oven.

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[Hopi adobe house near Grand Canyon, Arizona]

One undated hand colored print of the facade of a Hopi adobe house near Grand Canyon, Arizona.

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[Hopi Indian children]

One undated hand colored print of two Hopi Indian children holding hands in backyard.

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[Hopi Indian man seated on log]

One undated hand colored print of an elderly Hopi Indian man seated on a carved log. Note on reverse side states that he was blind.

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[Note with coat of arms illustration]

One undated illustration and description of a coat of arms from the Roman Empire by Charles J. Lukens. Describes the meaning of colors chosen, shading and sizes of different coats of arms. Sent to Rev. Wm. C. Reichel.

GLC09836.01

[Account of goods sold from Thomas Reading]

One account of goods sold from Thomas Reading to Fredrick Jordan dated February 3, 1780. List types of grains and prices. A note below the account requests that Reading settle the account with the deliverymen.

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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.

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[Appraisement of Fredrick Jurdin's estate]

One appraisement of Fredrick Jurdin's estate dated September 3, 1784. Contains an itemized list of his belongings assessing their financial worth. Signed by Elijah Allen and Abraham Young.

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[Order to Pay for Fredrick Jordan]

One order to pay dated November 13, 1797 for Frederick Jordan for $213.85. Signed by Jordan and witness, John Botter.

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[Bill of services rendered to Seth Miner]

One bill of services rendered to Seth Miner dated Norwich, December 30, 1780. Pertains to fees for keeping Phebe Watson a "transient delirious person" guarded in Norwich. Reasons for keeping her guarded were not stated.

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[Land agreement belonging to Gabriel Ralston and Frederick Jordan]

One legal document dated November 6, 1784. Related to a land grant from Thomas Allibone to Gabriel Ralston and Fredrick Jordan. Details the stipulations for paying $1,900 to Thomas Allibone and the extension of land boundaries.

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[Promissory note from George Neisser]

One promissory note from George Neisser to Fredrick Jordan dated Philadelphia, April 8, 1800.

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[Discharge paper belonging to John Eckel]

One discharge dated August 27, 1803 to John Eckel who served as Fredrick Jordan Sr.'s estate executor. Pertains to Eckel being released form duty. Signed by Eckel family and Jordan family members.

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[Receipt to Daniel Mann]

One receipt from Boller & Jordan to Daniel Mann dated Philadelphia, May 28, 1805 for $236.15.

GLC09836.10

[Affidavit belonging to John Youngberg]

One affidavit belonging to John Youngberg dated February 18, 1806. Contains testimonies by John Jordan and William Postens related to an incident where Youngberg had money stolen from him.

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[Order to pay belonging to Godfrey J. Haga]

One order to pay for a sum of $2,000 for Godfrey Haga. Pertains to an order from John G. Cunow and John Jordan. Reverse side contains confirmation of payment received.

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[Receipt belonging to Gilbert Hughes]

One receipt dated Philadelphia, July 18, 1816 for $193.70 from John Jordan to Gilbert Hughes.

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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.

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[House of Refuge social card]

One social card belonging to James Barley for admission to the House of Refuge.

GLC09836.15

[Membership notification belonging to John Jordan]

One document notifying John Jordan of his membership to The Franklin Institute dated July 12, 1826. Signed by John R. Warder.

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to John Jordan

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

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to John Jordan

One letter from Frederick C. Graf to John Jordan dated Baltimore, February 28, 1833. Pertains to financial matters.

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An Ordinance relative to the Public Seal of the District of Spring Garden, and for other purposes.

One ordinance dated January 6, 1840 belonging to Mr. Woolf. Pertains to the function of different responsibilities in the district of Spring Garden. Includes the amendments made to the ordinance.

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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.

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[Discharge papers belonging to John W. Jordan]

One document belonging to John W. Jordan dated August 1, 1863. Pertains to his discharge from the Pennsylvania Militia. Signed by a captain and mastering officer from Company L.

GLC09836.21

to Henry L. Woof

One letter addressed to Henry L. Woof from E.A. Rolling dated Washington, April 29, 1867. States that he will continue to report to Revenue Agent Miller until otherwise notified.

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[Summons belonging to Francis Jordan]

One summons addressed to Francis Jordan dated Philadelphia, August 22, 1874 from William Elliott, the sheriff. Pertains to serving as a petit juror.

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[Legal notification belonging to John W. Jordan]

One document belonging to John W. Jordan dated Philadelphia, September 15, 1891. Notifies Jordan that he has been selected as City Treasurer to the 31st Division and 24th Ward in Philadelphia.

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[Stock certificate belonging to John W. Jordan]

One stock certificate dated 1878 belonging to John W. Jordan for the Centennial and Memorial Association of Valley Forge. Signed by regent Anna M. Holstein.

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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.

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The Atlantic Monthly [January 1902]

One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated 1902. Contains an essay "What is the Real Emancipation of Woman?" by William Salter.

GLC09888.01

The Atlantic Monthly [February 1902]

One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated February 1902. Contains essays on Walt Whitman by John Townsend Trowbridge and on Stephen A. Douglas by William Garrott Brown.

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