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| | Manuscript Collection | Save | | 761 | Title: | William Grinnell Family Papers
| | | | Creator: | Grinnell, William Family | | | | Dates: | 1858-1952 | | | | Abstract: | The Grinnell family resided in Ravenna, Ohio. William Grinnell, David D. Bard (1843-1864), and John Hamilton Furry all served in the 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. The collection consists of letters, diaries, and other papers of family members, primarily relating to the Civil War. Includes service records and diary of Captain William Grinnell (1863-1898), two volumes of records of ordnance stores kept by Captain David Bard (1862-1864), and two pocket diaries of John Hamilton Furry (1863-1864). | | | | Call #: | MS 3076 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Grinnell family. | Grinnell, William. | United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 104th (1862-1865) | Soldiers -- Ohio -- Correspondence. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 762 | Title: | Olmsted Township, Ohio Clerk Records
| | | | Creator: | Olmsted Township, Ohio Clerk | | | | Dates: | 1827-1886 | | | | Abstract: | Olmsted Township is a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. The collection consists of lists of earmarks and strays, and a 21-page historical sketch of "Olmstead" as "compiled by Crisfield Johnson, published by D.W. Ensign, David Stearns, narrator." | | | | Call #: | MS 3077 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Livestock brands -- Ohio -- Olmsted. | Olmsted (Township : Ohio) -- History.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 765 | Title: | Wilson Transit Company Records
| | | | Creator: | Wilson Transit Company | | | | Dates: | 1882-1890 | | | | Abstract: | The Wilson Transit Company (f. 1872) of Cleveland, Ohio, was a shipping company which shipped coal, railroad supplies and other goods on Lake Erie. The collection consists of record books of three ships, Charlemagne Tower, Jr., Wadena, and Wallula, from the company's freight-transportation fleet. | | | | Call #: | MS 3082 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Wilson Transit Company (Cleveland, Ohio) | Shipping -- Erie, Lake -- Finance. | Ship's papers.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 767 | Title: | Charles H. Merrick Papers
| | | | Creator: | Merrick, Charles H. | | | | Dates: | 1861-1901 | | | | Abstract: | Charles H. Merrick was a resident of North Eaton, Ohio, who served first as principal musician and then as hospital steward in Company H, 8th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. The regiment saw much military action in Virginia. The collection consists of letters (1861-1864), mounted in 3 scrapbooks, written by Merrick, to his wife, giving a detailed account of Merrick's activities and those of his regiment; pocket diary (1862); medical notes, financial accounts, lists of office furniture, medicines, and books; personal correspondence (1885-1901) of Richard L. Merrick, of Cleveland, Ohio; and obituary notices for Dr. Myra K. Merrick (1824-1899). | | | | Call #: | MS 3088 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Merrick, Charles H. | Merrick, Myra King, 1825-1899. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 | Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. | United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1865) | Soldiers -- Ohio -- Correspondence.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 768 | Title: | Cleveland Council of Sociology Records
| | | | Creator: | Cleveland Council of Sociology | | | | Dates: | 1893-1914 | | | | Abstract: | The Cleveland Council of Sociology was founded in 1893 in Cleveland, Ohio, at the suggestion of Professors Richard T. Ely and John R. Commons. It was patterned after the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circles. The collection consists of correspondence, annual reports of the secretary and treasurer, lists of lecture topics, speakers, and members, and other records. Persons represented include Newton D. Baker, George A. Bellamy, Starr Cadwallader, John R. Commons, Harris R. Cooley, Richard E. Ely, Rabbi Moses J. Gries, Charles S. Howe, Tom L. Johnson, M.A. Marks, G.K. Shurtleff, D.C. Westenhaver, and Peter Witt. | | | | Call #: | MS 3090 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Cleveland Council of Sociology. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Politics and government.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 769 | Title: | Peter Turner Papers
| | | | Creator: | Turner, Peter | | | | Dates: | 1823-1873 | | | | Abstract: | Peter Turner (d. 1871) was a Midshipman on board the U. S. S. Nonsuch, commanded by his uncle, Daniel Turner, during an expedition under Colonel Oliver H. Perry, which sought to end piracy on the waters near Venezuela, May 20, 1823-September 7, 1824. He also served on board the U. S. S. Cyane off the coast of Brazil, December 27, 1825-June 4, 1827. Peter Turner eventually became a naval officer, attaining the rank of Lieutenant and commanding various naval vessels. The collection consists of a letter book (1850-1861, 1870-1872) as commander of various ships, correspondence (1861-1873) relating to naval matters, logbook (1823-1824) kept by Turner on the U.S.S. Nonsuch, and a logbook (1825-1827) kept on the U.S.S. Cyane. | | | | Call #: | MS 3092 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Turner, Peter, d. 1871. | United States. Navy -- Officers. | Shipmasters -- United States -- Correspondence, reminiscences, etc. | Ship's papers. | Logbooks.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 772 | Title: | Peter Neff Papers
| | | | Creator: | Neff, Peter | | | | Dates: | 1884-1888 | | | | Abstract: | Peter Neff (1827-1903) was a clergyman and inventor. He served as librarian of the Western Reserve Historical Society from 1888 until his death in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1903. The collection consists of legal briefs, arguments, testimonies, and affidavits, relating to the case of Sarah Neff et al. vs. the Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church at Gambier, Ohio, held in the Court of Common Pleas, Knox County, Ohio, and concerning the ringing of church bells. | | | | Call #: | MS 3096 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Neff, Peter, 1827-1903. | Court records -- Ohio -- Knox County.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 774 | Title: | William Grey Rose Papers
| | | | Creator: | Rose, William Grey | | | | Dates: | 1851-1934 | | | | Abstract: | William Grey Rose (1829-1899) was a newspaper publisher and legislator, of Pennsylvania; mayor of Cleveland, Ohio; and Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in 1883. The collection consists of letters received by Rose (1852-1878), speeches, newspaper clippings, and data on the genealogy of the Rose family. | | | | Call #: | MS 3099 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Rose, William Grey, 1829-1899. | Rose family. | Cleveland (Ohio). Mayor.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 776 | Title: | Mary Lukens Gilbert Papers
| | | | Creator: | Gilbert, mary Lukens | | | | Dates: | 1824-1843 | | | | Abstract: | Mary Lukens Gilbert was an abolitionist and teacher in a Negro school who resided in Wilmington, and later, Smithfield, Ohio. Her brother, Barclay Gilbert, lived in La Porte, Indiana. The collection consists of correspondence, primarily from her brother Barclay Gilbert, and proceedings of a meeting of anti-slavery advocates held in Boston, January 9, 1843, which concerned The Liberator. | | | | Call #: | MS 3101 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Gilbert, Mary Lukens. | Barclay family. | Abolitionists -- Ohio. | Abolitionists -- Massachusetts -- Boston. | Antislavery movements -- United States.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 777 | Title: | Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly, Executive Council Journal
| | | | Creator: | Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly, Executive Council | | | | Dates: | 1900-1901 | | | | Abstract: | The collection consists of a journal of the Executive Council of Puerto Rico for the first Legislative Assembly, December 3, 1900-January 31, 1901; and journal of the House of Delegates for the first session, December 3, 1900-January 31, 1901, as certified by William H. Hunt, Secretary of Puerto Rico. | | | | Call #: | MS 3102 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Puerto Rico. Legislative Assembly. Executive Council. | Puerto Rico -- Politics and government -- 1898-1952.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 778 | Title: | Russell Township, Geauga County, Ohio, Records
| | | | Creator: | Russell Township, Geauga County, Ohio | | | | Dates: | 1827-1850 | | | | Abstract: | Russell Township is located in Geauga County, Ohio. The collection consists of one bound volume containing copies of poll books, indentures, and financial receipts, and minutes of trustee meetings. | | | | Call #: | MS 3106 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Russell (Geauga County, Ohio) -- Politics and government.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 779 | Title: | Perkins Family Papers
| | | | Creator: | Perkins Family | | | | Dates: | 1823-1937 | | | | Abstract: | Joseph and Jacob Perkins were sons of Simon Perkins, general land agent in the Western Reserve. They came from Warren, Ohio, to Cleveland in the 1850s to engage in banking, railroad building, real estate and various businesses. Together they organized and operated the Cleveland & Mahoning Railroad. Joseph was president of the Bank of Commerce (1852-1872), a leading benefactor of Cleveland charities, the first president of Cleveland City Hospital, and a trustee for Western Reserve College (1846-1885). Jacob, also a businessman and president of the Cleveland & Mahoning Railroad, was a prominent Ohio politician as well, serving as a member of the Ohio Constitutional Convention in 1850. His son, Jacob Bishop Perkins, was a large real estate owner and builder in Cleveland. Joseph Perkins' papers include business correspondence, building construction contracts, land, tenement, and office leases, financial statements and business records, maps and surveys, cancelled land contracts and cancelled checks. Jacob Perkins' papers include voluminous correspondence, and accounts and receipts of business affairs. Jacob Bishop Perkins' papers include correspondence, legal papers, contracts, deeds, leases, maps, and surveys, all pertaining primarily to his affairs as a real estate owner and builder in Cleveland. Other family papers include school books, letter books, estate papers, genealogical information, a scrapbook on the early settlement of the Western Reserve, business papers of Joseph's son Douglas and a Civil War diary by another son Charles. Also included are photographs, diaries, trip journals, correspondence from Simon and Nancy Perkins, financial journals, ledgers and account books of Stephen E. Brooks, as well as material relating to the Cleveland, Warren & Pittsburgh Railroad, the Chicago, Danville & Vincennes Railroad, the Cleveland Female Seminary, the Cleveland Board of Park Commissioners, the Hill Clutch Company and the Walker Manufacturing Company. | | | | Call #: | MS 3107 | | | | Extent: | 22.00 linear feet (46 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Perkins family. | Perkins, Joseph, 1819-1885 -- Archives. | Perkins, Jacob, 1821-1859 -- Archives. | Perkins, Jacob B. (Jacob Bishop), 1854-1936 -- Archives. | Perkins, Douglas, 1855-1921 -- Archives. | Perkins, Charles, -- Diaries. | Perkins, Simon, 1771-1844. | Fitch family. | Cleveland Female Seminary. | Chicago, Danville & Vincennes Railroad Company. | Hill Clutch Company. | Walker Manufacturing Company. | Cleveland (Ohio). Board of Park Commissioners. | Real property -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Real property -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Real property tax -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Deeds -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Real estate investment -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Installment land contracts -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Building leases -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Commercial buildings -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Education, Secondary -- Connecticut -- Middletown -- History -- Sources. | Banks and banking -- Ohio -- Warren. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Buildings, structures, etc. | Western Reserve (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | Western Reserve (Ohio) -- Surveys. | Warren (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 780 | Title: | James William Sellers Letters
| | | | Creator: | Sellers, James William | | | | Dates: | 1863-1867 | | | | Abstract: | James William Sellers was a soldier in the 49th Regiment, New York State Volunteer Infantry, during the American Civil War. The collection consists of general and personal letters written by Sellers to his parents while he was at Camp Pratt, Virginia, and the United States General Hospital, York, Pennsylvania. | | | | Call #: | MS 3108 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Sellers, James William. | United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 49th (1861-1865) | Soldiers -- New York -- Correspondence. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
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