Collections

The Adomeit mss., 2000 BCE - 1995 CE, consists of miniature manuscripts collected by Ruth Elizabeth Adomeit, 1910-1996.

The Bartholomew mss., 1838-1886, consists of the papers of American businessman, pioneer, and judicial officer Jacob Bartholomew, 1818-1863, and his wife, Emily Ebersole Bartholomew, 1825-1913.

The Browne mss., 1878-1949, consists of the papers of Lewis Browne, 1897-1949, author, radio commentator, lecturer, and world traveler.

Consists of the papers of Charles Willing Byrd. A member of the prominent Virginia family of that name, Byrd became deeply interested in the Shaker movement, and one of his sons, William Silonwe Byrd, joined the Shaker community at Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. For the years 1826-1828, a considerable portion of the collection consists of letters from this son, dealing with the beliefs of the Shakers and the affairs of Pleasant Hill. The collection also includes letters to Charles Willing Byrd from members of his family, in regard to family matters. Letters from an aunt refer to the death of Washington and to conditions in Philadelphia during the War of 1812. Some light on medical practices of the day is given in letters, 1826-1828, to Byrd from his physicians, prescribing treatment for him.

The Crawford, H. mss., 1895-1978, consists primarily of the papers and memorabilia of businessman Hanford Crawford, 1854-1930, of St. Louis, Missouri.

The Ege mss., 12th-16th cent., consist of original leaves from medieval manuscripts of Western Europe collected by Otto F. Ege, 1888-1951, dean of the Cleveland Institute of Art and lecturer on the history of the book at the School of Library Science, Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

The Ege mss., 12th-16th century, consists of original leaves from medieval manuscripts of Western Europe collected by Otto F. Ege, 1888-1951.

The Eliade/Ricketts mss., 1966-1986, consist of correspondence between religion scholars Mircea Eliade and Mac Linscott Ricketts.

The Ellison mss., 1790-1949, consist of materials compiled by Robert Spurrier Ellison.

The Farmer mss., 1818-1874, consist of the papers of Eli P. Farmer, 1794-1881, clergyman, farmer, and politician.

The Harper mss., 1923-1925, consists of the papers of W. Smith Harper, 1879-1950, a Methodist minister and Klan organizer for the North Star Klan No. 2 Realm of Minnesota.

The Hodge mss., circa 18th-19th century, consists of codices and related materials collected by linguistic scholar Carleton Taylor Hodge, 1917-1998.

The Hohenberger mss., 1917-1960, consist primarily of photographs by Frank Michael Hohenberger, 1876-1963, Brown County photographer and newspaperman.

The Holyoake mss., 1892-1895, are personal letters from George Jacob Holyoake, 1817-1906, co-operator and secularist, and Mrs. Emilie (Holyoake) March to Robert Collyer, 1823- 1912, clergyman.

The India mss., 1757-1947, consist of letters, writings, business, and other documents relating to India, accumlated from various sources by Glenn Horowitz.

The Indiana History mss., 1725-1973, consists of individual items related to the history of the state of Indiana, acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources.

The Janney mss., 1847-1900, consists of the papers of John Jay Janney, 1812-1907, a member of the Society of Friends, educator, Ohio politician, and railroad official.

The Jay mss., 1864-2005, consist of approximately 325 spirit photographs and related correspondence and printed materials collected by magician Ricky Jay, 1946-2018.

The Johnson, J. mss., ca. 1740-1759, consists of materials devised by Jane (Russell) Johnson primarily for the instruction of her son, George William Johnson. The materials consist of 438 items and are arranged in 24 groups. Included are alphabet cards, religious and secular lesson cards, all hand-made. Some contain colored illustrations and are decorated with multi-colored Dutch paper.

The Latin American mss. Argentina, 1612-1944, consist of material principally about the independence period of Argentina for the years 1806-1823.

The Latin American mss. Bolivia, 1606-1927, are illustrative chiefly of the colonial life of Alto Peru and of Bolivia's long struggle for independence from Spain.

The Latin American mss. --Brazil, 1639-1871, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Brazil. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. British Guiana, 1821-1844, consists of one item.

The Latin American mss. British Guiana, 1821-1844, consists of William Fraser's Notes and Sketches Illustrative of…Natural History...of Guiana.

The Latin American mss. British Honduras, 1774-1778, consist of two pieces.

The Latin American mss. British Honduras, 1774-1778, consists of a large, detailed map by Juan de Dios González and a report from El Pardo in 1778.

The Latin American mss. --Chile, 1548-1890, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Chile. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. --Colombia, 1558-1890, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Colombia. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. --Costa Rica, 1676, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Costa Rica. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. --Cuba, 1607-1869, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Cuba. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. --Dominican Republic, 1765-1803, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Dominican Republic. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. --Ecuador, 1546-1866, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Ecuador. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. --Guatemala, 1578-1823, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Guatemala. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. --Honduras, 1805-1822, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Honduras. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. Mexico, 1502-1925, is an extensive collection covering much of Mexican history in depth.

The Latin American mss. --Mexico II, 1560-1940, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, complementing the materials in the Latin American mss. Mexico collection. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. Mexico III, 1563-1855, consist of historical documents relating mainly to Mexico's colonial period.

The Latin American mss. Mexico III, 1563-1855, consist of historical documents relating mainly to Mexico's colonial period.

The Latin American mss.--Miscellaneous 1536-1957 consists of miscellaneous documents from various Latin American countries, compiled from the other Latin American mss., including correspondence, goverment documents, literature, photographs, and other documents.

The Latin American mss. Nicaragua, 1603-1857, consist primarily of items concerning Nicaragua's independence from Spain and its short-lived federation with Mexico.

The Latin American mss. --Panama, 1578-1905, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Panama. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. --Paraguay, 1640-1862, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Paraguay. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. Peru, 1535-1929, consist of over 6500 documents which trace the historical, economic and social development of what is presently known as Peru, with lesser coverage of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador.

The Latin American mss. Peru II, ca. 1760-1820, consists of 25 documents which describe living conditions, roads, local Indians, etc. in Peru.

The Latin American mss., Peru III, 1602-1753 consists of several documents that trace the historical, economic and social development of what is presently known as Peru, with lesser coverage of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador.

The Latin American mss. Puerto Rico, 1805-1819, relate to the internal development and protection of the country.

Collection is closely related to Mexican history since in 1822 Salvador was part of the Mexican Empire. Over half of the collection is concerned with the proposal of Juan Jose de Viteri to reunite the members of the revolutionary Cuerpo de Dragones under the name of Cuerpo de Voluntarios Imperiales. Other items commend the Salvadorians for their patriotism during the War of Independence and their loyalty to the Mexican Empire. The correspondents in this collection are Jose Fernandez Padilla, Vicente Filisola, Mexico. Ministerio de Guerra y Marina, and Juan Jose de Viteri.

The Latin American mss. --Uruguay, 1723-1835, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Uruguay. Additions continue to be made.

The Latin American mss. --Venezuela, 1581-1880, consists of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to Venezuela. Additions continue to be made.

The Martin mss., 1892-1896, consists of the letters and papers of Lewis B. Martin, 1841-1902, secretary and general manager of the Terre Haute Savings Bank, Terre Haute, Indiana.