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Adomeit mss., 2000 BCE - 1995 CE

172 Items Collection ID: LMC 2430
The Adomeit mss., 2000 BCE - 1995 CE, consists of miniature manuscripts collected by Ruth Elizabeth Adomeit, 1910-1996.

Bartholomew mss., 1838-1886

2 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 1058
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.

Browne mss., 1878-1949

14 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 1846
The Browne mss., 1878-1949, consists of the papers of Lewis Browne, 1897-1949, author, radio commentator, lecturer, and world traveler.

Byrd mss., 1794-1881

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1159
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.

Crawford, H. mss., 1895-1978

3.1 linear feet (2 boxes; 2 volumes; 3 folios; 591 items.) Collection ID: LMC 1229
The Crawford, H. mss., 1895-1978, consists primarily of the papers and memorabilia of businessman Hanford Crawford, 1854-1930, of St. Louis, Missouri.

Ege mss., 1100-1500

52 Items Collection ID: LMC 2438 (VAD8279) (VAD8279)
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.

Ege mss., 1100-1599

52 Items (1 box) Collection ID: LMC 2438
The Ege mss., 12th-16th century, consists of original leaves from medieval manuscripts of Western Europe collected by Otto F. Ege, 1888-1951.

Eliade/Ricketts mss., 1966-1986

1 Box Collection ID: LMC 2928
The Eliade/Ricketts mss., 1966-1986, consist of correspondence between religion scholars Mircea Eliade and Mac Linscott Ricketts.

Ellison mss., 1790-1949

249 Items Collection ID: LMC 1322
The Ellison mss., 1790-1949, consist of materials compiled by Robert Spurrier Ellison.

Farmer mss., 1818-1874

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1351
The Farmer mss., 1818-1874, consist of the papers of Eli P. Farmer, 1794-1881, clergyman, farmer, and politician.

Harper mss., 1923-1925

1 folio (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 1463
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.

Hodge mss., 1700-1899

1 bound Collection ID: LMC 2555
The Hodge mss., circa 18th-19th century, consists of codices and related materials collected by linguistic scholar Carleton Taylor Hodge, 1917-1998.

Hohenberger mss., 1917-1960

49 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2197
The Hohenberger mss., 1917-1960, consist primarily of photographs by Frank Michael Hohenberger, 1876-1963, Brown County photographer and newspaperman.

Holyoake mss., 1892-1895

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1510
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.

India mss., 1757-1947

6 Boxes (1 standard; 5 custom) Collection ID: LMC 2912
The India mss., 1757-1947, consist of letters, writings, business, and other documents relating to India, accumlated from various sources by Glenn Horowitz.

Indiana History mss., 1725-1973

108.9 Linear Feet (14 boxes, 57 volumes, 40 oversize) Collection ID: LMC 1544
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.

Janney mss., 1847-1900

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1555
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.

Jay mss., 1864-2005

5 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2976
The Jay mss., 1864-2005, consist of approximately 325 spirit photographs and related correspondence and printed materials collected by magician Ricky Jay, 1946-2018.

Johnson, J. mss., ca. 1740-1759

5 Boxes (1 standard, 4 custom) Collection ID: LMC 1649
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.

Latin American mss.--Argentina, 1612-1944

3 Boxes (3 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1605
The Latin American mss. Argentina, 1612-1944, consist of material principally about the independence period of Argentina for the years 1806-1823.

Latin American mss. Bolivia, 1606-1927

2 folios (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 1606
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.

Latin American mss. --Brazil, 1639-1871

2 folios (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 1607
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.

Latin American mss. British Guiana, 1821-1844

1 Item Collection ID: LMC 1627 (LMC 1608)
The Latin American mss. British Guiana, 1821-1844, consists of one item.

Latin American mss.--British Guiana, 1821-1844

1 Item (1 vol.) Collection ID: LMC 1608
The Latin American mss. British Guiana, 1821-1844, consists of William Fraser's Notes and Sketches Illustrative of…Natural History...of Guiana.

Latin American mss. British Honduras, 1774-1778

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1609 (VAD8167) (VAD8167)
The Latin American mss. British Honduras, 1774-1778, consist of two pieces.

Latin American mss.--British Honduras, 1774-1778

2 Items (1 folio) Collection ID: LMC 1609
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.

Latin American mss. --Chile, 1548-1890

3 folios (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 1610
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.

Latin American mss. --Colombia, 1558-1890

305 Items Collection ID: LMC 1611
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.

Latin American mss. --Costa Rica, 1676

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1612
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.

Latin American mss. --Cuba, 1607-1869

1 folio (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 1616
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.

Latin American mss. --Dominican Republic, 1765-1803

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1613
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.

Latin American mss. --Ecuador, 1546-1866

7 folios (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 1617
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.

Latin American mss. --Guatemala, 1578-1823

1 folio (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 1619
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.

Latin American mss. --Honduras, 1805-1822

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1615
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.

Latin American mss. Mexico, 1502-1925

3 folios (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 1620
The Latin American mss. Mexico, 1502-1925, is an extensive collection covering much of Mexican history in depth.

Latin American mss. --Mexico II, 1560-1940

7 folios Collection ID: LMC 1621
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.

Latin American mss. Mexico III, 1563-1855

36 Items Collection ID: LMC 1622 (VAD8170) (VAD8170)
The Latin American mss. Mexico III, 1563-1855, consist of historical documents relating mainly to Mexico's colonial period.

Latin American mss.--Mexico III, 1563-1855

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1622
The Latin American mss. Mexico III, 1563-1855, consist of historical documents relating mainly to Mexico's colonial period.

Latin American mss.--Miscellaneous, 1536-1957, 1992-2006

11 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 1623
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.

Latin American mss.--Nicaragua, 1603-1857

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1624
The Latin American mss. Nicaragua, 1603-1857, consist primarily of items concerning Nicaragua's independence from Spain and its short-lived federation with Mexico.

Latin American mss. --Panama, 1578-1905

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1625
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.

Latin American mss. --Paraguay, 1640-1862

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1626
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.

Latin American mss. Peru, 1535-1929

6716 Items Collection ID: LMC 1627
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.

Latin American mss.--Peru II, 1760-1820

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1628
The Latin American mss. Peru II, ca. 1760-1820, consists of 25 documents which describe living conditions, roads, local Indians, etc. in Peru.

Latin American mss., Peru III, 1602-1753

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2769
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.

Latin American mss.--Puerto Rico, 1805-1819

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1629
The Latin American mss. Puerto Rico, 1805-1819, relate to the internal development and protection of the country.

Latin American mss. --Salvador, 1822-1823

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1630
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.

Latin American mss. --Uruguay, 1723-1835

0.2 linear feet (1 box) Collection ID: LMC 1631
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.

Latin American mss. --Venezuela, 1581-1880

2 folios (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 1632
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.

Martin mss., 1892-1896

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1714
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.

McWhirter, Mrs. F.T. mss., 1873-1974

7 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2183
The McWhirter, Mrs. F.T. mss., 1840-1979, are papers of Luella Frances (Smith) McWhirter (Mrs. Felix Tony McWhirter), 1859-1952, clubwoman.

Medieval and Renaissance mss., 700-1600

40 Items (4 boxes; 1 folio; 1 volume) Collection ID: LMC 2450
The Medieval and Renaissance mss., 700-1600, consists of individual items acquired from time to time either as a gift or purchased from a variety of sources.

Miscellaneous mss., 2100 BCE-1992

12 boxes 61 bound Collection ID: LMC 1754
The Miscellaneous mss., 2100 BCE-1970, consist of individual items acquired individually either as a gift or purchased from a variety of sources.

Mongolian mss., 1953?

1 Box (1 custom) Collection ID: LMC 1767
The Mongolian mss., late 18th-early 20th century, consist of Buddhist manuscripts written in Mongolian script. Includes one in palm leaf format.

Near Eastern mss., 700-1915

3.5 linear feet Collection ID: LMC 1789
The Near Eastern mss., 700-1915, consist of a collection of individually acquired manuscripts pertaining to the region formerly known as the Near East, now referred to as the Middle East.

New Jerusalem Church (Illinois) mss., 1851-1903

1 Box (1 custom) Collection ID: LMC 1790
The New Jerusalem Church (Illinois) mss., 1851-1903, are records of the Illinois association of the New Jerusalem Church and the New Church of Peoria, Illinois.

Niles mss., 1765-1916

21 Boxes (21 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1794
The Niles mss., 1765-1916, are the law office papers and family correspondence of John Barron Niles, 1808-1879, lawyer of LaPorte, Indiana.

Orr mss., 1809-1871

1 folio (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 2311
The Orr mss., 1809-1871, are the papers of the Orr family who emigrated from County Tyrone, Ireland, to Monroe County, West Virginia in 1821.

Phifer mss., 1978-1982

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1825
The Phifer mss., 1978-1982, consist of the letters of Virginia (Scott) Miner, 1901-1982, poet and teacher, to Kenneth Wood Phifer, Unitarian-Universalist minister at Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Philippine mss., 1750-1968

0.4 linear feet (1 box, 1 bound) Collection ID: LMC 1832
The Philippine mss. consist of original documents and transcripts relating to the Philippine Islands and the Spanish Roman Catholic missions in East Asia.

Poole mss., 200-1600

18 Boxes Collection ID: LMC 2452
The Poole mss. are a collection of 137 ancient, medieval and renaissance manuscripts and single leaves ranging from the 3rd to the 16th century. The collection was formed by George Amos Poole, 1907- , printer, of Chicago, whose interest was in the development of scripts which have had a direct influence on the design of Western printing types, rather than in illumination and decoration. Most of this material relates to religious matters.

Quaker mss., 1818-1888

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2152
The Quaker mss., 1818-1888, consist of minutes of the Blue River Monthly Meeting, 1818-1860, and minutes of the Blue River Quarterly Meeting, 1833-1885.

Rappite mss., 1810-1939

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 1902
The Rappite mss., 1810-1939, consist of correspondence, music books, and other papers of the Harmony Society founded by George Rapp, 1757-1847.

Ricketts mss., 800-1899

332 Items Collection ID: LMC 2449
The Ricketts mss., 9th-19th cent., are illuminated medieval and renaissance manuscripts assembled by Coella Lindsay Ricketts, 1859-1941, calligrapher, of Chicago, Illinois. Most of the material relates to religious matters.

Scott mss., 1817-1937

32 Boxes (27 standard, 5 custom) Collection ID: LMC 2113
The Scott mss., 1817-1937, consists of the papers of Emmet Hoyt Scott, 1842-1924, businessman and mayor of LaPorte, Indiana, his father, Wiley Huntington Scott, 1796-1872, farmer and hotelkeeper of Nineveh, New York, and his son, Emmet Scott, 1873-1937.

Smith-Marsters mss., 1828-1905

1 folio (oversize) Collection ID: LMC 2173
The Smith-Marsters mss., 1828-1905, are letters and papers of Hezekiah Smith, 1805-1879, Indiana Methodist circuit rider; his wife, Susan Davis (Marsters) Smith, 1819-1907; his wife's father, Stephen Marsters, 1795-1874, Methodist church elder; and members of their families.

Sprague mss., 1832-1858

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 1991
The Sprague mss., 1832-1858, consist primarily of letters from Scottish writer Thomas Dick, 1774-1857, to clergyman William Buell Sprague, 1795-1876, of Albany, New York, chiefly concerning their autograph collections.

Tarrant mss., 1869-1903

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 2137
The Tarrant mss., 1869-1903, consist of letters and papers of Henry Tarrant, 1846-1903, Episcopal clergyman.

Tennyson, F. mss., 1841-1922

1 folio Collection ID: LMC 2008
The Tennyson, F. mss., 1841-1922, are the papers of Frederick Tennyson, 1807-1898, poet, and his family.

United Presbyterian Church mss., 1833-1933

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2162
The United Presbyterian Church mss., 1833-1933, consists of the records of the United Presbyterian Church of Bloomington, Indiana, and its predecessors, the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, the Associate Presbyterian Church and the Reformed Presbyterian Congregation.

Uriarte mss., 1729-1790

1 Box (1 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2035
The Uriarte mss., 1729-1790, consists primarily of the correspondence of Manuel Joaquín Uriarte, 1720-1802, and his diary of missionary life in the province of Mainas.

U.S. History mss., 1612-1977

17.2 linear feet (551 items) Collection ID: LMC 2029
The U.S. History mss., 1612-1977, consist of individual items acquired separately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety of sources, relating to the United States. Additions continue to be made.

Williams, Samuel mss., 1796-1919

6 Boxes (6 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2081
The Williams, Samuel mss., 1796-1919, consist of letters and papers of Samuel Williams, 1786-1859, and his son, Samuel Wesley Williams, 1827-1928.

Woodward mss., 1844-1905

2 Boxes (2 standard) Collection ID: LMC 2206
The Woodward mss., 1844-1905, consist of the correspondence of John Trotter Woodward, 1819-1877, physician of Buena Vista, Monroe County, Indiana, with his family and friends, accompanied by related family materials.