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The Voice Of The Phi Sigma -- 1890 -- Vol. 12, No. 02, Phi Sigma

The Voice of the Phi Sigma

This item is part of the Phi Sigma collection at the College Archives & Special Collections department of Columbia College Chicago. Contact archives@colum.edu for more information and to view the collection.

1889-1890 Annual Program, Phi Sigma

Annual Programs

This annual program outlines the topics discussed and presented at Phi Sigma's monthly meetings from April 1889 to March 1890. Topics include readings of The Voice, philosophy, journalism, history, music, politics, and art.

The Voice Of The Phi Sigma -- 1886 -- Volume 08, No. 02, Phi Sigma

The Voice of the Phi Sigma

This item is part of the Phi Sigma collection at the College Archives & Special Collections department of Columbia College Chicago. Contact archives@colum.edu for more information and to view the collection.

Phantastes Chapter 17/18: Exotics, Heinrich Heine

German Romantic and Other Influences

Heinrich Heine (1797-1856) was a German poet whose poetry has a strong political focus. MacDonald includes several translations from Heine in Exotics (pp. 154-165), his book of translations from German and Italian poets (1876). The poems he includes resonate nicely with Phantastes.

Speech Of Hon. Lot M. Morrill Of Maine In The Senate Of The United States, February 5, 1868, Lot M. Morrill

Maine History Documents

A speech on the topic of Reconstruction by the Honorable Lot M. Merrill of Maine in the Senate of the United States, February 5, 1868.

[10] John A. Kasson, Politics, John A. Kasson

Spring 2022 Iowa Documents Class Projects

A letter from Mr. John A. Kasson to Colonel Wm Moore written in Des Moines, Iowa on June 2, 1866. In the letter, Kasson discusses his upcoming campaign for representative of Iowa’s 5th congressional district in the US House of Representatives, in which he lost the nomination to Grenville Dodge.

Speech Of Hon. Green Clay Smith, Of Kentucky, On Reconstruction, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Research Collections

Green Clay Smith speaks against Radical Reconstruction, directly naming Thaddeus Stevens and Samuel Shellabarger in his arguments. Additionally, he speaks against suffrage for African Americans.

1865-02-16, James To Mother And Sister, James D. Marshall

James D. Marshall Civil War correspondence

This collection contains two letters written by Cpl. James D. Marshall of the Union Army to his mother and sister during the Civil War.

1864-11-12, James To Mother, James D. Marshall

James D. Marshall Civil War correspondence

This collection contains two letters written by Cpl. James D. Marshall of the Union Army to his mother and sister during the Civil War.

Letter From W.G. Spencer To William Armstrong, W.G. Spencer

Harvey Collection Letters

W.G. Spencer discusses wool prices, asks after Thomas, and wonders when the war will end.

Letter From E. Haskell Jr. To His Son Almore, September 10, 1862, E. Haskell Jr.

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from E. Haskell Jr. to his son Almore, September 10, 1862. In it he urges his son to make it to the upcoming elections.

Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 279, f.46

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Newspapers

Thomas addresses the actions of the Peace Democrats and other Northerners he considers to be traitorous. He reflects on the nearby grave of Revolutionary War General Daniel Morgan and considers how the descendants of influential American statesmen are destroying the Republic.

Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie

Harvey Collection Newspapers

The Army of the Tennessee is amassing outside of Vicksburg, "the rebel 'Gibraltar,'" and the 78th Regiment will be joining soon. John offers criticism of those Northerners who call for the Union army to stand down, arguing that to do so would disrespect the soldiers that have already died.

Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Rev. William Chadwick, John W.A. Gillespie

Harvey Collection Newspapers

After conversing with recently captured rebel soldiers, John voices his disdain for the politics of conciliation that he fears may be gaining momentum among "northern sympathizers." He affirms his desire to see the Confederacy utterly defeated. John compliments the deeds of John A. Logan.

Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Wilbur provides a diaristic account of his trip to Capitol Hill, including his itinerary, artwork he viewed, Congressional sessions he attended and the gathering of troops there from early engagements at the onset of the war. He concludes the letter: "If you could see some of the realities of soldiering, you would not want to volunteer even if Abe Lincoln was captain. I advise you to stay at home. You may rest assured that I will not volunteer..."

Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Wilbur acknowledges receipt of money from Jacob and suggests he will travel to Missouri when school is out.

Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Wilbur revisits the devastation of a tornado that swept through Lebanon. He provides an update on his coursework and offers a list of tuition costs should Thomas be interested in attending instead of returning home to harvest.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas lists his academic and recreational pursuits at Ohio Wesleyan. He discusses changes in both campus and national politics. He is uncertain of whether to take up teaching in the fall.

Professor Meigs' Introductory Lecture Delivered In Jefferson Medical College Of Philadelphia, October 18, 1848., Charles D. Meigs, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

No abstract provided.

Charge Of Chief Justice Durfee, Job Durfee

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

No abstract provided.

The Right Of The People Of Rhode Island To Form A Constitution: The Nine Lawyers' Opinion, Thomas W. Dorr

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

No abstract provided.

To The Members Of The General Assembly Of Rhode Island, John Pitman

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

No abstract provided.

Letter From George Sibley To Abiel Leonard, June 6, 1840, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Abiel Leonard, June 6, 1840. Sibley says he is running for congress as a Whig candidate.

George Sibley's Political Platform As A Candidate For The Whig Nomination For Congress, June 1840, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of George Sibley's Political Platform as a Candidate for the Whig Nomination for Congress, June 1840.

Blain, Robert Clay, Jr., 1818-1883 (Sc 2005), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 2005. Essay titled "Union" in which Robert Clay Blain, Jr. eloquently discusses the patriotic heritage of the United States and the need to preserve its unique unity.

Letter From John Waddell, Et Al. To George Sibley, July 17, 1834, John S. Waddell, John Bedford Sr., D. D. Berry

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from John Waddell, et al. to George Sibley, July 17, 1834. Waddell and others discuss hard and liberal Whigs; Missouri politics.

Address On The Right Of Suffrage, Seth Luther

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

No abstract provided.

Democratic Republican Party Resolution, 1832, Charles Stimson, Hanson H. Adams

Maine History Documents

A broadside announcing the unanimous approval of nominations for United States President and Vice-president of Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren; also approved was the Democratic list of candidates for Electors for the State of Maine.

A Brief Sketch Of Parties, The British And American, As Connected With The American System: Together With An Account Of The Extraordinary Doings Of The Maine Legislature For 1831, Maine Legislature

Maine History Documents

Contents include:

Chapter I: Origin of parties - The old division of Whig and Tory now existing under a different name - The principles these parties advocated before, and after the Revolution - The Whigs in favor of Independence as freemen, and manufacturers, the Tories contending for a submission to England - The war arose on these principles - One great cause of the Revolution was to establish the Independence of the American mechanic. Hence the origin of the American and British parties, as synonymous to Whig and Tory - Examination of the American and British parties - History of …

Letter From George Sibley To Josiah Johnston, February 1, 1829, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to brother-in-law, Josiah Johnston, February 1, 1829. Sibley discusses national politics; land speculation.