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This series contains the correspondence of the Blaisdell family. This series spans from circa 1910 to 1985. It includes letters exchanged between member of the Blaisdell family.

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This series contains the history of the Blaisdell family, which includes Elijah Whittier Blaisdell, John Blaisdell, Mary Frances Blaisdell, and Ruth F. Blaisdell. This series spans from circa 1906 to 1999. It includes journals of family history; marriage, divorce, birth, and death records; and genealogy records.

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This series contains scrapbooks which record the history of the Blaisdell family. This series spans from circa 1811 to 1987. It includes photographs and newspaper clippings that document the lives of members of the Blaidell family.

Scope and Contents Cannonball found near the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Independence Stake Center and the Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri, in approximately 1990. This solid shot, 2.75-inch projectile was likely fired by a Union Army Parrot Rifle during the Second Battle of Independence (October 21-22, 1864).On the morning of October 22, Union forces, under the command of Major General Alfred Pleasanton, pursued Confederate General James Fagan's brigades...

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Contains articles, book and encyclopedia excerpts, notes, and other materials gathered by Kane during his research on historical topics related to the Kane family. Includes information on the Bucktails Regiment, the McKean and Elk Land and Improvement Company, the Civil War, and the Mormons. Materials date from between 1854 and 1974.

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Digitized correspondence between Edward M. Hayhurst and various members of his family, including his father, mother, brothers, and grandparents. The letters mostly relate to his service in the Union army (Company E, 124th regiment, Ohio Infantry) during the Civil War, and date from between June 1862 and September 1865.

Scope and Contents Contains primarily letters from Hayhurst to various members of his family (usually his father, but sometimes to his mother or "Our Folks" or his young brother Joseph), as well as original enclosures such as newspaper clippings and special orders. The letters discuss his experiences as a soldier, including battles and skirmishes, camp conditions and accommodations, assignments and rank advancements, commanding officers and fellow soldiers, local scenery and attitudes, leisure activities, and...

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Contains four papers related to the life and activities of Kane. These include an unsent letter written by Elisha expressing his affection for one "Florence," a typed statement expressing his resolution not to court Zella Hays for three months in an effort to overcome his feelings for her, and noting his mother's disdain for those feelings, and two papers concerning camping. Materials date between 1891 and 1936.

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Contains artifacts found in the Kane family collection. These consist of two linens with the initials E.D.K. embroidered in them, and a silver creamer with the same initials. Materials are undated.

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Contains photographs found in the pages of Kane's personal journals. The photographs depict people who are presumably Kane family members, and a house. Several of the photographs have deteriorated beyond recognition. Materials are largely undated and unlabeled, but presumably date from the mid-19th century to early-20th century.