Papers, 1841-1915 (bulk 1841-1890)

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Papers, 1841-1915 (bulk 1841-1890)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29382906

The collection contains Nicholson's correspondence, diaries, writings, reminiscences, scrapbooks, and clippings, and the correspondence of his brother-in-law, Thomas M. Wales, an Ohio state legislator. Topics include the Underground Railroad and abolitionism, the Prairie Home communal settlement, spiritualism and seances, personal views on religion and philosophy, family genealogy, family matters, an 1843 trip to New York to attend an abolition meeting, and recipes for medicine and personal grooming potions.

5 boxes and 1 oversize folder.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7270303

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Nicholson family.

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Adams family.

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Murray, Orson S.

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Wales, Thomas M., b. 1812.

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McKay family.

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Fallis family.

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Nicholson, Valentine, 1809-1904.

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Nicholson, a native of Clinton County, Ohio, was an abolitionist active with the Underground Railroad. For a time he lived in a communal settlement, Prairie Home, near Urbana, Ohio. Nicholson was also interested in spiritualism and attended seances. He died in Indianapolis. A daughter, Mary, married Horace McKay. From the description of Transcripts of Valentine Nicholson papers, 1841-1895. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 29382979 Nicholson, a native...

McKay, Martha Nicholson, 1843-1934

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Martha Nicholson McKay (1843-1934), a founder of the Indianapolis Woman's Club, worked for woman's suffrage. She also helped found the Unity Church of Indianapolis (later All Souls Unitarian Church). From the description of Theodore L. Steele papers, 1863-1946 (bulk 1875-1910). (Indiana Historical Society Library)...