George B. Sloan letters 1874-1898.

World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)

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The World's Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair, was organized in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s landing in America. The fairgrounds, open from May 1, 1893 until October 30, 1893, were designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and covered more than 630 acres in Jackson Park and the Midway Plaisance. Daniel Burnham oversaw the construction of nearly 200 new buildings for the fair, most of which were designed in the Beaux-Arts style. 27 million peo...

Sullivan Expedition Centennial.

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Sheldon, E. A. (Edward Austin), 1823-1897

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Edward Austin Sheldon was the primary founder and first president of the Oswego State Normal and Training School, which eventually became the State University of New York at Oswego. Under the direction of Dr. Sheldon the Oswego Normal School became the center of Pestalozzianism and objective teaching in the United States. His unique approach to organizing schools and training students began an education system known as the "Oswego Movement". His publications include several spelling books, a ser...

Sullivan Monument Association.

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Sloan, George Beale, 1831-1904.

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George Beale Sloan was a native and life-long resident of Oswego, New York. He attended local schools and became knowledgable in the dry goods business. In the 1850's, he ventured into the milling and transportation business. His first attempt to start a business failed, but his second attempt brought a successful partnership with Cheney Ames. During the 1860's, he became a grain commission merchant and built the Northwestern Elevators. By the 1870's, he had diversified his investments and helpe...

East Albany Gas Light Co.

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Danenhower, John Wilson, 1849-1887

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John W. Danenhower was an Arctic navigator who participated in the Jeannette Expedition (1879-1881) under the command of Lieutenent Commander George Washington DeLong. The steamship became trapped in the ice while attempting to reach the North Pole during the Spring of 1881. Danenhower was one of the few survivors of this tragic expedition. He returned to Oswego, New York after the failed expedition and later married Helen Sloan. They went on to have two children, one being Sloan Danenhower. Joh...

State Banker's Association.

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Draper, A. S. (Andrew Sloan), 1848-1913

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