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11 June 1864
Alden, William H., 1844-?
to Mother
He is busy rounding up some loose horses that got away. General supply went up day before yesterday. He is very healthy.
GLC02831.37
24 June 1864
He is sick and tired of everything. He doesn't even care where he is as long he has enough to eat. It has been really hot.
GLC02831.38
13 July 1864
They are now at Fort Rice and may stay there 10 days. He was not suprised to hear of Luisa's death. Written at Fort Rice
GLC02831.39
9 September 1864
There is an emigrant train 200 miles west of where they are that is surrounded by Indians. They have sent in for reinforcements. Drake is wounded. They have had two fights with the Indians so far. Written at Fort Rice.
GLC02831.40
2 October 1864
Drake died. The emigrant train was surrounded for 2 weeks and they sent out 1,000 men and 200 cavalry as reinforcements. 45 men escorted the emigrants through the Indian country. Written at Fort Rice
GLC02831.41
1861-1877
12 miles from Fort Pierre they will build a fort and name it after the general. He has been without family or friends for months and he has only seen "one white woman" and she was from the hospital boat.
GLC02831.42
24 December 1864
They finally moved into winter quarters. Getting there was an ordeal and they all got sore. Fred died and they buried him with military honors.
GLC02831.43
9 March 1865
Everyone is getting sick and he is sitting up with one of the boys tonight. He thinks there will be an expedition against the Indians in the summer.He mentions Hattie and Norton.
GLC02831.44
12 March 1865
Some of their horses died so they had to come 350 miles on foot. He spent his Christmas like any other day except he took a ride on his horse and had an oyster dinner.
GLC02831.45
18 March 1865
He has been detailed in the Quartermaster Department and is working as assistant clerk.
GLC02831.46
26 March 1865
He doesn't have much work to do now that he is acting as clerk. The Indians had to move out onto the highland. Hostile Indians attacked a group of white men and they lost all their ponies and had to leave all their furs out on the prairie.
GLC02831.47
25 April 1865
He had to go on a 45 mile horse back ride recently but as a veteran he was used to it. Includes separate note to Hattie complimenting her on her math skills and handwriting.
GLC02831.48
22 May 1865
He tells her not send a package because it will cost too much. The company is now healthy for the most part except for one man. He mentions Norton.
GLC02831.49
6 June 1865
to Mother and Sister
He says not to expect him home even though the war is pretty much over since he is involved in another arrangement. Includes separate note to his siter in which he talks about his nephew.
GLC02831.50
20 July 1865
He thinks he will be in Crow Creek for about 2 months before he might be able to start home. He says to give his love to everyone.
GLC02831.51
He thanks her for the butter and cake she sent. He is glad Rebecca wrote to him. He heard that Ed was in another battle.
GLC02831.52
William H. Alden
Portrait of William H. Alden in a suit. He has a goatee and mustache.
GLC02831.53
13 October 1862
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
He complains about the 200 Irishmen that have joined them. They get into drunken fights. He hopes they will remove the Irish companies soon. It will be his turn to go on guard soon. A couple of people are sick.
GLC02751.03
17 August 1891
Wright, H.W., fl. 1891
to Mrs. Elmira P. Seranton
They recently moved where there are beautiful views. She has included a photo of the whole family.
GLC02751.40
10 March 1864
Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865
to Brother Henry
He does not know what to think about his brother's idea to sell the homestead. He doesn't know what he will do after he gets out of the service. Newspaper clipping features list of names of those drafted.
GLC02172.82
7 February 1865
Thier father arrived. He brought a wagon with him. Eventually he will send for Theodore to come out as well. He wishes he could have been at his brother's wedding. He calls himself an old bachelor destined to live in the woods.
GLC02172.83
2 July 1865
He and Theodore have been breaking up prairie. They are thing about taking a house up north. He asks for his brother's opinion.
GLC02172.86
January 1888 - June1888
Frank Leslie's Publishing House
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly. [Vol. 25. no. 1 (January 1888) - Vol. 25. no. 6 (June, 1888)]
One bound volume of Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly from January 1888 - June 1888. The bound literary magazine contains many short stories, illustrations, and poems. The contents cover many topics including love, family, battle, travel and immigration...
GLC09673
13 September 1921
New York Herald, 1835-1924
The New York Herald, Tuesday, September 13, 1921.
This document is a newspaper that was found stuffed in the frame of 05860.01 when that document was being removed from the mount and frame. It is a newspaper from a 1921 release of The New York Herald. Topics covered include international economic...
GLC05860.02
1877
Choynski, I. N., 1834-1899
The Tables Turned
"The Tables Turned" illustrated 1877 broadside with Denis Kearney in prision stripes, with Chinese caricatures poking insults at him. He had been jailed for inciting a riot aimed at Chinese workers in San Francisco.
GLC09664
1900
Gannett, Henry, 1846-1914
Proportion of Foreign Born to Total Population of the United States at the Twelfth Census 1900.
One map containing the results of the of the twelfth census of the foreign immigrant population in the United States printed in 1900. Results were compiled by geographer Henry Gannett. Map shows that the largest foreign populations were in the...
GLC09668
circa 1921-1947
Various
[Collection of photographs belonging to a Japanese-American family in Northern California, 1921-1947][Decimalized .001-.643]
One collection of black-and-white photographs belonging to a Japanese American family dated 1921-1947. Consists of 643 items capturing home and recreational life of a family located in California.
GLC09860
1956
Americans for Democratic Action
Voting Guide 1956
One pamphlet entitled, "Voting Guide 1956," printed by Americans for Democratic Action dated 1956. Item is a collection of essays by political officials, academics and authors of other professions on issues related to voting; immigration, civil...
GLC09640.008
September 1942
The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences
The Annals [September 1942]
One issue of periodical, The Annals dated September 1942. Contains book reviews of new literature in social science. Contains four categories of essays, "The Need for National Solidarity," "The Negro and the War," "Minorities of Alien Origin," and...
GLC09640.283
8-12 April 1940
American Education Press Inc.
Every Week [Vol. 6. No. 29. (April 8-12, 1940)]
An issue of Every Week newsletter dated 8-12 April 1940. This issue's cover story is titled "Migrant Worker Problem Troubles California." The article explains who migrant workers are as well as how the industry of migrant work came about. It also...
GLC09786
19 January 1901
Harpers Weekly
Harpers Weekly - The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island
A single page from an issue of Haper's Weekly from January 19, 1901. This page features a series of photographs entitled, "The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island." The photographs feature the Ellis Island immigration station, a family of...
GLC09790
September 14, 1662
Stuyvesant, Peter, 1592-1672
[Land grant to Christian Pietersen in Bergen, part of New Netherland] [in Dutch],
One Dutch document concerning a land grant to Christian Pietersen in Bergen dated May 4, 1667. Verso has a manuscript (also in Dutch) signed by Christian Pietersen and five others and dated 4 May 1667 from Bergen. The land granted consisted of two...
GLC10017
8 September 1988
Lehman, Danny, fl. 1988
[Photograph of Mexican-American children reciting the pledge of allegiance]
One press photograph taken by Danny Lehman dated September 8, 1988. Depicts a classroom of children reciting the pledge of allegiance. Two students hold the American flag. Text below the image predicts that the population of immigrations in the 1980s...
GLC09847
1855
Hutchings, James M., 1820-1902
"Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining"
One printing entitled, "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining," published in 1855. Contains illustrations and information on various methods of mining; sinking a shaft, canals, hydraulic telegraph, sluicing, hydraulic washing, the...
GLC09830
1844-1888
[Letters belonging to Scott family, n.d., 1844-1888][Decimalized .01-.58]
Collection of 60 items belonging to the Scott family dated 1844-1888. Consists of correspondence between members of the Scott family who resided in Allens Grove, Wisconsin and mostly from Waterbury, Connecticut. Topics include family, illness, land...
GLC09832
29 September 1857
Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894
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
13 September 1857
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
1958
Smith, Karl, fl. 1938-1959
A Map of the United States 1784-1844
One map illustrated by Karl Smith and published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company dated 1958. The map features the United States as it was from 1784-1844. It includes the borders after the Louisiana Purchase in green. In yellow is...
GLC09861.02
3 June 1982
La Semana
La Semana [Volume 1, No. 27 (June 3, 1982)]
One issue of La Semana dated June 3, 1982. Item has articles written in both Spanish and English. Articles related to the INS including children in their "sweeps" or deportations; political endorsements of bills related to health, prisons, minorities...
GLC09875
26 June 1956
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP: 47th Annual Conference Resolutions
One pamphlet entitled,"NAACP: 47th Annual Conference Resolutions" dated June 26, 1956. Contains resolutions decided by the delegates at the 47th annual conference in San Francisco, California. Among the resolutions adopted are passive non-resistance...
GLC09640.137
circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947
[Photograph of people shooting streamers from a ship]
One undated black-and-white photograph of people shooting streamers from a ship. Also pictured are people waiting at the dock.
GLC09860.304
[Group photograph of Japanese-Americans on a boat]
One undated black-and-white group photograph of Japanese-Americans on a boat.
GLC09860.370
1892
United States. Senate.
Investigation by the Committee on Immigration of the United States Senate, on the Proposition For The Suspension Of Immigration For One Year
One pamphlet by the Committee on Immigration of the United States Senate dated 1892. This pamphlet is concerning the suspension of immigration for one year. The proceedings early in the pamphlet are concerning immigration from Europe with the...
GLC09982
5 August 1890
United States. Congress
1890 Chinese Immigration
One pamphlet entitled Chinese Immigration dated August 5, 1890. A report from Mr. Morrow from the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Contains the provisions of the 1882 Immigration act commonly referred to as the Chinese Exclusion act. It highlights the...
GLC09983
13 May 1882
Kincaid, George S., fl. 1882
The Oregon State Journal. [Vol. 19, no. 16 (May 13, 1882)]
One newspaper issue of The Oregon State Journal dated May 13, 1882. Contains many advertisements and articles concerning local national and international news. Of particular interest are articles concerning: The burial of Man Bang a Chinese miner...
GLC09984
6 October 1871
Shas De Young & Co.
The San Francisco Chronicle. [Vol. 14, no. 69, (October 6, 1871)]
One newspaper issue of The San Francisco Chronicle dated October 6, 1871. Contains many advertisements and articles concerning local national and international news. Of particular interest are articles concerning: Civil Service tests and objections...
GLC09985
1914-1915
letters to A.G. Johnson [Decimalized .01-.04]
Four letters to letters to A.G. Johnson regarding the Burnett immigration bill.
GLC09518
1944
CIO Political Action Committee
This Is Your America.
One pamphlet entitled, "This Is Your America," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Text describes reasons why America is an ideal country such as immigration and diversity, the economy and worker's rights. Photographs of...
GLC09640.041
1948
Common Ground, fl. 1948
Common Ground [Autumn 1948]
One issue of Common Ground dated Autumn 1948. Features topics and authors of various cultures and backgrounds. Includes material related to prejudice expressed through poetry, essays, photographs of dock workers, segregation, and Puerto Rico's...
GLC09640.050
1954
Himes, Joseph S., 1908-1991
Social Planning in America, A Dynamic Interpretation
One pamphlet entitled, "Social Planning in America, A Dynamic Interpretation," by Joseph S. Himes dated 1954. Himes observes communities' methodology to organize and mobilize in the United States. One example is the Tennessee Valley Authority group...
GLC09640.078
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