Joseph W. and Orville T. Chamberlain Papers, 1829-1932.

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Joseph W. and Orville T. Chamberlain Papers, 1829-1932.

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The collection includes correspondence, artifacts, regimental histories, business records, diaries, genealogical material, photographs, and portraits of the Chamberlain family. Correspondence includes Joseph Chamberlain's letters describing his experiences in the Middle West, Orville Chamberlain's Civil War letters, and letters to Tully Chamberlain. Other correspondence includes letters from Schuyler Colfax to Joseph Chamberlain. Documents related to Orville Chamberlain's legal practice concern his efforts on behalf of war widows and orphans.

4 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize folders, 1 box of photographs, 1 cartes de visite box, 1 cabinet card box, 6 photograph albums, 1 OVB graphics box, 1 oversize photograph, 1 cased image, 24 artifacts.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885

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Schuyler Colfax Jr. (March 23, 1823 – January 13, 1885) was an American journalist, businessman, and politician who served as the 17th Vice President of the United States from 1869 to 1873, and prior to that as the 25th Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1863 to 1869. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Indiana's 9th congressional district as a member of the anti-slavery Indiana People's Party in 1854, Colfax joined the Republican Party during his first term. He served as ...

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Chamberlain, Joseph Wright, 1809-1867.

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Joseph Wright Chamberlain (1809-1867) traveled the Middle West in the 1830s and settled in Leesburg, Koskiusko County, Ind. in 1840. He was postmaster and physician until 1851 when he moved to Elkhart, Ind. Chamberlain's son Orville Tryon Chamberlain (1841-1929) served in the 74th Indiana Infantry Regiment. He was a member of the Army/Navy Legion of Valor, and was an advocate for war widows and orphans. Chamberlain served as Elkhart City Attorney and U.S. District Attorney (34th District). Tully...

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