Papers, 1836-1998.

Robertson, Alice, 1854-1931

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Alice Mary Robertson (January 2, 1854 – July 1, 1931) was an American educator, social worker, government official, and politician who became the second woman to serve in the United States Congress, and the first from the state of Oklahoma. Robertson was the first woman to defeat an incumbent congressman. She was known for her strong personality, commitment to Native American issues, and anti-feminist stance. Born at the Tullahassee Mission in Creek Nation, Indian Territory, Robertson attende...

Randall, Samuel J. (Samuel Jackson), 1828-1890

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Samuel Jackson Randall (October 10, 1828 – April 13, 1890) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district from 1863 to 1875 and from Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1875 to 1890. He served as the 29th Speaker of the House from 1876 to 1881 and was twice a contender for his party's nomination for President of the United States. Born in Philadelphia to a f...

Stoll, John B., 1843-1926

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Wick, William W. (William Watson), 1796-1868

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Cumback, Will. (William), 1829-1905

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Congressman. From the description of Papers 1835-1904. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 703897730 Will Cumback was an Indiana lawyer and politician. He served in the U.S. House, was a Presidential elector, and Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. Conrad Baker was also a lawyer and politician. He served in the Indiana House, and as Lieutenant Governor and Governor of the state. From the description of Letter, 1867 January 6, Indianapolis [to] Conrad Baker, Ind...

Chase, Ira J. (Ira Joy), 1834-1895

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Ira J. Chase was lieutenant governor of Indiana, 1889-1891 and governor, 1891-1893. Prior to that, he was a minister in churches in Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. He served in the 19th Ohio Volunteer Regiment during the Civl War. He was married to Rhoda J. Castle Chase. They were the parents of three children. From the description of Ira J. Chase family album [graphic], circa 1860-circa 1915. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 779342160 ...

Manning, Daniel, 1831-1887

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Daniel Manning: journalist, financier, and U.S. secretary of the treasury; and his wife, Mary Margaretta (Fryer) Manning. From the description of Papers of Daniel and Mary Margaretta Manning, 1885-1921. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78996964 ...

Hamilton, Allen, 1798-1864

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Irish emigrant and resident of Fort Wayne, Ind. Held various positions in the city's government. Established a business with Cyrus Taber based on Indian trade. Later served on Indian treaty commissions, was an Indian agent, and served one term in the Indiana state senate. Was also active as a banker. From the description of Family and legal papers, 1814-1924. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 27775872 ...

Hamilton, Holman

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A native of Fort Wayne, Ind., Holman Hamilton (1910-1980) was a journalist with the Fort Wayne JOURNAL-GAZETTE, the author of two books on Zachary Taylor, and a history professor at the University of Kentucky. From the description of Papers, 1951. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 43109634 ...

Jouett, James E. (James Edward), 1828-1902

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Native Kentuckian, naval officer, and veteran of the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War. From the description of James Edward Jouett : miscellaneous papers, 1861-1893. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49244278 American naval officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Crusader," Key West, to Mr. Abert, 1860 May 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270486834 ...

Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926

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American lawyer and statesman. From the description of Letter signed : War Department, Washington City, to the Attorney General, 1883 Feb. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270593081 From the description of Letter signed : War Department, Washington City, to the Attorney General, 1882 May 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270593085 From the description of Letter signed : War Department, Washington City, to the Attorney General [Benjamin H. Brewster], 1881 Dec. 10. (...

Wilson, John Lockwood, 1850-1912

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United States Representative and Senator from Washington. From the description of Letter, 1890 March 2 : Washington, D.C., to William Thompson, Oakesdale, Washington. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29852416 ...

Conkling, Frederick A. (Frederick Augustus), 1816-1891

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U.S. Representative from New York. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, N.Y., to President Johnson, 1866 Apr. 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270525807 ...

Holliday, F. C. (Fernandez C.), 1814-1888

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Blake, I. George (Israel George), 1902-1982

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Professor. From the description of Papers, 1819-1958. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 47778382 ...

Jones, Samuel Milton, 1846-1904

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Mayor of Toledo, Ohio, reformer and businessman. From the description of Papers of Samuel Milton Jones, 1892-1927. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068120 ...

Wayland, H. L. (Heman Lincoln), 1830-1898

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Holman, William Steele, 1822-1897

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Indiana lawyer, judge, and Congressman. From the description of Papers, 1836-1998. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 43362922 Illinois congressman. From the description of William Steele Holman letter, 1861. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 243664624 ...

Field, David Dudley, 1805-1894

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New York lawyer and law reformer. From the description of Letter : New York, [N.Y.], to Gideon Welles, 1873 May 20. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 30463384 Field was an attorney involved in many cases touching on significant constitutional issues. He was instrumental in obtaining adoption of the Code of Civil Procedure, as well as the drafting of New York codes (1865). From the description of Letters and brief of David Dudley Field, 1...

Dumont, Ebenezer, 1814-1871

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Born in Vevay, Indiana, his parents were John Dumont, who was a member of the Indiana Legislature in 1822–23, and was afterward a candidate for the office of Governor, against David Wallace, and Julia Louisa Dumont, educator and writer. Dumont pursued classical studies at Hanover College and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Vevay. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1838. He served as the treasurer of Vevay from 1839–1845. He then s...

O'Brien, Cornelius, 1883-1953

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A native and resident of Lawrenceburg, Ind., O'Brien was a banker, businessman, and politician. He was president of Peoples National Bank and the A.D. Cook Company, a trustee of Purdue University, and had a lifelong interest in local history. From the description of Papers, 1938-1944. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 35962941 ...

Holman, Jesse Lynch, 1784-1842

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Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878

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Joseph Henry (1797-1878, APS 1835), a physicist, was the first secretary and director of the Smithsonian Institution, a post he retained for over three decades. Henry was a leading experimental scientist whose contributions include several discoveries in the field of electromagnetics. He has been credited with the invention of the electromagnet and the telegraph, among other things. Henry was born in 1797 in Albany, New York, the son of William Henry, a teamster, and his wife An...

Blair, Montgomery, 1813-1883

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St. Louis, Missouri, lawyer; U.S district attorney, Missouri, 1839-1841; mayor, St. Louis, 1842-1843; judge, Court of Common Pleas, 1843-1849; first solicitor, U.S. Court of Claims, 1855; counsel for Dred Scott, 1856; postmaster general, 1860-1864; Maryland congressman, 1878. From the description of Letter: Wash[ington, D.C.] to Rev[erend] W[illiam] B[uell] Sprague, Albany, N.Y., 1865 Nov. 20. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 27327626 Montgomery Bl...

English, William Hayden, 1822-1896

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Representative from Indiana. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Committee Room [Washington, D.C.], to J.S. Black, Attorney General, 1858 Mar. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614464 Congressman from Indiana, 1852-1860. From the description of Collection, 1762-1895 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 52246319 William Hayden English (1822-1896) was born in Lexington, Scott County, Ind., to Elisha G. and Mahl...

Raum, Green B. (Green Berry), 1829-1909

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O'Brien, Cornelius, 1818-1869

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Cornelius O'Brien was born in Ireland and moved to Dearborn County, Ind., in 1835. He held county offices as treasurer and clerk, was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, and served two terms as a state senator. A successful lawyer in Lawrenceburgh, O'Brien also speculated in land. From the description of Family papers, 1813-1972 (bulk 1813-1935). (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 27804580 ...

Dawes, Henry L. (Henry Laurens), 1816-1903

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U.S. representative and senator from Massachusetts. From the description of Henry L. Dawes papers, 1833-1933 (bulk 1833-1903). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980064 U.S. Senator (1875-93), b. Cummington, Mass. He was U.S. district attorney for West Massachusetts (1853-57) and a Republican member of the House of Representatives (1857-75). He was chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and gave his name to the Dawes Act and the Dawes Commission. From t...

Springer, William M.

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Born in Indiana in 1836, practiced law first in Lincoln, Ill. and then moved to Springfield in 1861 where he went into partnership with John McClernand and Robert B. Latham. Served as a Democrat in the Illinois Legislature 1871-1872 and the U.S. House of Representatives, 1875-1895. Died in 1903. From the description of Papers, 1874-1891. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 55620928 U.S. Representative (Republican) from Illinois' twenty-second district...