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Journal Of David Mcdonald, David Mcdonald

Historic Documents

Handwritten journal of David McDonald who is recognized as the first Professor of Law at Indiana University. The journal is undated but contains a transcribed article from the Cincinnati Gazette dated April 17, 1865.

McDonald was born in Millersburg, Kentucky and moved to Indiana when he was 14, in 1817. He eventually became a school teacher in Washington, before meeting a local lawyer who encouraged him to study law. He was licensed to practice in the Circuit Courts in 1830. He served as a member of the Indiana Legislature (1833-34) as well as being elected judge of the 10th Circuit …

Hundred Days Volunteer Certificate, United States Department Of War

Historic Documents

Certificate of gratitude issued to Sergeant Benjamin M. McCarty for service in the Hundred Days Volunteers campaign during the Civil War. The certificate is dated December 15, 1864 and bears the facsimile signatures of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton and President Abraham Lincoln.

The Autobiography Of David Mcdonald, Ella Venable

David McDonald (1842-1853)

A transcription of a facsimile hand-written manuscript by David McDonald's granddaughter, Ella Venable, detailing the McDonald family history. The location of the original document is unknown.

The Fifteenth Annual Commencement Of The Law Department Indiana University

Recognition Ceremony

No abstract provided.

Thirteenth Annual Commencement Of The Law Department Program, 1857

Recognition Ceremony

No abstract provided.

Funeral Notice

David McDonald (1842-1853)

Funeral notice for Alice McDonald, David McDonald's daughter.

Introductory Address On The Study Of The Law Delivered In The Chapel Of Indiana University, David Mcdonald

David McDonald (1842-1853)

No abstract provided.