Compare Constellations

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908. Rufus Saxton correspondence, 1862-1889.

Title: Rufus Saxton correspondence, 1862-1889.

ALS (1862 October 22) written by Saxton to the Board of Home Missions requesting the assignment of a military chaplain; ALS (1863 June 18) to George Whipple of the American Missionary Association expressing Saxton's appreciation upon receiving life membership in the organization; and ALS (1889 June 14) to John M. Burt reflecting Saxton's patriotism.

ArchivalResource: 3 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70980403 View

Wilson, Hiram, 1803-1864. Papers 1835-1856.

Title: Papers 1835-1856.

Consists mainly of letters received by Hiram Wilson pertaining to his efforts to aid blacks in Canada. Correspondents include Charles Marryat, Josiah Henson, Elizur Wright, Jr., Erastus Child, George Whipple, and James Cannington Fuller.

ArchivalResource: .5 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27766035 View

Oberlin College. Treasurer's Office. Records, 1822-1866.

Title: Records, 1822-1866.

Consists almost exclusively of correspondence received by the Oberlin College Treasurer, including a few letters predating the founding of Oberlin College (1833) which relate mainly to the activities of co- founder John J. Shipherd. Because the Treasurer also acted as the institution's secretary during this period, the letters deal with a wide variety of subjects, including the founding and organization of Oberlin College, efforts to secure financing, inquiries regarding admissions, queries from and about students, and other routine administrative topics. Subjects of wider interest include opposition to slavery, aid for Negroes, coeducation, temperance activity, and religious and educational work.

ArchivalResource: 4.8 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29173418 View

Moses N. Adams papers, 1849-1902.

Title: Moses N. Adams papers, 1849-1902.

Although the bulk of the collection documents Adams' dutiesand experiences as U.S. Indian agent to the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands of Dakota onthe Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, Dakota Territory (1871-1875), the papers alsohighlight his years as a Presbyterian missionary at Lac Qui Parle (1848-1853) and inhome mission work in Nicollet County (1853-1860), both in Minnesota Territory; asAmerican Bible Society agent for Minnesota (1860-1869), U.S. Army chaplain at FortGibson, Indian Territory (1876-1879), and missionary on the Lake TraverseReservation (1886-1892); and in retirement in St. Paul (1892-1902).

ArchivalResource:

http://www.mnhs.org/library/findaids/P1459.xml View

Adams, Moses N. (Moses Newton), 1822-1902. Moses N. Adams papers, 1849-1902.

Title: Moses N. Adams papers, 1849-1902.

Although the bulk of the collection documents Adams' duties and experiences as U.S. Indian agent to the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands of Dakota on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, Dakota Territory (1871-1875), the papers also highlight his years as a Presbyterian missionary at Lac Qui Parle (1848-1853) and in home mission work in Nicollet County (1853-1860), both in Minnesota Territory; as American Bible Society agent for Minnesota (1860-1869), U.S. Army chaplain at Fort Gibson, Indian Territory (1876-1879), and missionary on the Lake Traverse Reservation (1886-1892); and in retirement in St. Paul (1892- 1902).

ArchivalResource: 5.0 cu. ft. (9 boxes, incl. 9 v. and 40 items in 4 oversize folders).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122613868 View

American Freedmen's Aid Commission. American Freedmen's Aid Commission Board of Managers minutes, 1865-1866.

Title: American Freedmen's Aid Commission Board of Managers minutes, 1865-1866.

Minutes and resolutions of the Board of Managers before merger with American Freedman's Union Commission. Board members included William Lloyd Garrison, Jacob R. Shipherd, George Whipple, Levi Coffin, James Miller McKim, Matthew Simpson, and George C. Ward, Secretary.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. ; 22 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/64756674 View

American Missionary Association. Minnesota files, 1847-1882 [microform].

Title: Minnesota files, 1847-1882 [microform].

Correspondence between officials of the American Missionary Association, especially George Whipple, Lewis Tappan, and E. M. Cravath, and various of its missionaries stationed in Minnesota, particularly Moses N. Adams, John P. Bardwell, Alonzo Barnard, William Lewis, Francis Spees, David B. Spencer, and Sela G. Wright. There is substantial information on religious and 'civilizing' activities, mission life and administration, personal and family information, and travel narratives.

ArchivalResource: 2 microfilm reels.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86147123 View

Bacon Family., 1824-1879. Papers. Letters. 1824-1879.

Title: Papers. Letters. 1824-1879.

Photocopies of selected correspondence from the Bacon papers, Yale University Library. Correspondence between Bacon family members is included. Major correspondents also include members of the American Missionary Association.

ArchivalResource: 300 items. box. (0.4 linear ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/18859546 View

American Freedman's Union Commission. American Freedman's Union Commission minute book, 1866-1869.

Title: American Freedman's Union Commission minute book, 1866-1869.

Minute book gives accounts of the meetings of the Executive Committee of the merged American Freedmen's Aid Commission and the American Union Commission forming the American Freedman's Union Commission. Rev. Lyman Abbott is General Secretary and James Miller McKim, Corresponding Secretary. Other members and correspondents include Charles Butler, Levi Coffin, Thomas M. Eddy, William Lloyd Garrison, Charles G. Hammond, General O. O. Howard, George W. Lane, John Parkman, Joseph Parrish, Francis G. Shaw, Jacob R. Shipherd, George Cabot Ward, George Whipple.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. ; 34 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/64757119 View

Bill, Alfred Hoyt, 1879-1964. Whipple-Scandrett family papers, 1829-1959.

Title: Whipple-Scandrett family papers, 1829-1959.

Personal and family papers of Henry B. Whipple, Protestant Episcopal bishop of Minnesota, his grandsons Henry A. Scandrett and Benjamin W. Scandrett, who both became well-known railroad executives, and other members of the Whipple and Scandrett families.

ArchivalResource: 4.5 cu. ft. (9 boxes).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86134029 View