Correspondence
Found in 1104 Collections and/or Records:
J. H. Sherman letter to Smith Tuttle
Materials include a letter from J.H. Sherman in Carthage, Illinois, to Smith Tuttle in Fair Haven, Connecticut. The letter is primarily regarding Sherman paying taxes on Tuttle's property in Nauvoo and Commerce, Illinois, including some for property he owned on Joseph Smith's Addition in Nauvoo. Dated November 19, 1847.
A short history of Amos Davis Jr.
Brief typewritten life sketch of an early convert to the Mormon Church. Also includes a TLS dated 1975 December 4 concerning an 1839 convert, Alfred Bell.
N. Simons letter
Photocopy of a handwritten letter dated 28 June probably in 1854 and written in Fort Laramie, Wyoming. The item was addressed to Dr. C. L. Webster of Elmore, Illinois. Simons describes the overland journey as "long, tedious and tasteless." He also expresses regret for having started the trip.
Milton P. Skinner letter
Contains a letter written by Milton P. Skinner to Ms. Payne Bigelow of Syracuse, New York. He is writing from Yellowstone Park in Wyoming and telling her of his recent trip to the mountains. He tells her of the animals he has seen, the beautiful weather, and his love of the park. He also is commenting on Ms. Bigelow's recent trip to the west. Letter is dated July 20, 1925.
Sidney Skolsky papers
The papers contain handwritten letters from Skolsky to his future wife, Estelle; two film treatments, a school notebook, a book, and a photograph of Nevada location for "The Misfits."
Thompson Slason correspondence
Holograph letter to "Sam" by Slason dated 1902. In this missive, Slason talks about his research that went into his book "Eugene Field: a Study in Heredity and Contradictions" which was published in 1901. Also included is a carbon copy of an unsigned letter to "Thompson." The writer of the missive was a Denver newspaperman and author whose penname was "Old Farmer." The item is largely about the newspaper work of its author.
Slavery documents
A collection of slavery documents from Missouri, Louisiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and unknown states. Included are writs of manumission, bills of sale, affidavits, letters, and depositions. One document in French.
L. Verne Slout papers
Correspondence, pamphlets, play bills, newspaper clippings, posters, magazine articles, and a banner. The materials relate to Slout's theater company; other theater groups, including vaudeville; and to circuses.
Frances Anne Smeath correspondence
Letters exchanging genealogical information of the Smeath family, 1932-1988.
E. B. Smith letter
Handwritten letter addressed to "Mr. I. E. W." and written perhaps sometime around 1890. Smith writes about visits from family members and thanks I. E. W. for some money he sent to him.