This school hack was from the Ryker's Ridge School area. We don't know exactly where or when it was in use. The school hack, despite its primitive looks, was a novel and improved mode of transportation. Without the hack, choices were walking,...
A photograph in the Jasper Herald of the St. George Hack in front of the St. George Hotel in Huntingburg, IN. The hack took visitors to and from the railroad depot. Keywords: horses, men, boy, carriage, hotel, church, buildings.
Indiana. General Assembly. House of Representatives-- Periodicals; Indiana-- Politics and government-- Periodicals; Legislative jorunals--Indiana-- Periodicals
Delaware County (Ind.)--Biography; Delaware County (Ind.)--History
Two volume history of Delaware County, Indiana. Volume I is an historical account of early settlement and the development of local government and social organizations within the county. Volume II contains biographical sketches of the residents.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of family financial matters. She writes that one neighbor would like to go to Tennessee if a job could be found there.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, letting him know that she received the Richmond and New York newspapers with accounts of his retreat from Winchester. Mary and many friends and relatives think Halleck should be removed from office.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Dwellings--Maintenance and repair; Home life
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that Ben has joined the army and is in the 83rd regiment. He wasn't able to finish the cellar and drain repairs before leaving, so she had someone else fix it. She is considering going to Delphi for a...
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of the family, the farm and various friends and neighbors around town. She also writes about being lonely and how the entire family misses him.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Jasper (Horse); Home life; African American domestics--Indiana--Rensselaer; Soldiers Aid Society (Jasper County, Ind.)
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that Ben is home and glad to be home and safe. The kids are enjoying rides on Jasper. Colfax is to speak soon in Rensselaer.
The building that once housed the Hotel Calumet still stands at 1115 Broadway, across from the china factory building, the site of various industries in the town's past. The hotel, which was first operated by H.J. Friday, was proud to offer "meals...
The building that once housed the Hotel Calumet still stands at 1115 Broadway, across from the china factory building, the site of various industries in the town's past. The hotel, which was first operated by H.J. Friday, was proud to offer "meals...
This item is part of a larger collection of items from the Elam B. Guernsey Family Collection. These loose pages were written by Ella Guernsey. The dates on these pages vary from 1851 to 1878. The first six pages are copies of letters written by...
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Speed Way (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Louisville...
The Speedometer was a monthly or sometimes bi-weekly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also included human interest stories. The Speedometer began publication...
