Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Arts and Humanities Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

United States History

Wright State University

Yellow Springs (Ohio)

Articles 1 - 30 of 53

Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities

Letter, 1865 February 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Sister, Oscar D. Ladley Feb 1865

Letter, 1865 February 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Sister, Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's sister from Yellow Springs, Ohio. Oscar writes that he arrived last night, but that he can't visit his sister in "Campbellstown." He promises to meet her in Dayton on the 14th.


Letter, 1864 February 26, Ally [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley Feb 1864

Letter, 1864 February 26, Ally [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. In her letter Alice mentions that his recent letter was incorrectly sent to Sandusky and that Mary is attending a concert.


Letter, 1863 July 27, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 27, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes that she and his sisters have been sending letters regularly, news of Morgan's Raid, and more.


Letter, 1863 July 27, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 27, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about potential employment at a school that will be built and about other news.


Letter, 1863 July 27, Ally [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 27, Ally [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about news of wounded soldiers and acquaintances from home.


Letter, 1863 July 19, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 19, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary comments on Oscar's recent battle, asks when he will get to take a furlough, writes news about Morgan's Raid, and more.


Letter, 1863 July 19, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 19, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes that she is glad Oscar is unhurt after his most recent battle, about news and excitement from Morgan's Raid, and other news.


Letter, 1863 July 19, Allie [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 19, Allie [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes a short letter about news of Morgan's Raid and more.


Letter, 1863 July 13, C. Ladley To My Dear Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 13, C. Ladley To My Dear Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about news from the battle at Gettysburg, her hopes that Oscar is safe, and other news.


Combined Letters, 1863 July 12 And July 18, Ally Ladley [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley Jul 1863

Combined Letters, 1863 July 12 And July 18, Ally Ladley [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about news from home about various acquaintances, and about being unsure whether to write to Oscar after the most recent battle. Her second letter mentions "Morgan is within 5 miles of Cincinnati" and she writes about the excitement as all the "able-bodied men" leave to head to Cincinnati.


Letter, 1863 June 14, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Jun 1863

Letter, 1863 June 14, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about news from the war and acquaintances in Yellow Springs.


Letter, 1863 June 7, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley Jun 1863

Letter, 1863 June 7, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about Milo Lawrence breaking his leg and news about other acquaintances from Yellow Springs.


Letter, 1863 June 2, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley Jun 1863

Letter, 1863 June 2, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about Milo Lawrence breaking his leg after poor weather, students being expelled from Antioch, and questions regarding the war.


Letter, 1863 May 24, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To My Dear Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley May 1863

Letter, 1863 May 24, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To My Dear Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs (Ohio). Catherine writes about being afraid for Oscar, questions about the wounded and Oscar's division, and news from Yellow Springs.


Letter, 1863 May 24, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley May 1863

Letter, 1863 May 24, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. In her letter Mary tells Oscar to take a furlough to come home, and she writes about other news from home.


Letter, 1863 May 24, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley May 1863

Letter, 1863 May 24, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about gypsies setting up camp outside of town, Clement L. Vallandingham and other Copperheads, and other news from Yellow Springs.


Letter, 1863 May 14th, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley, Mary Ladley May 1863

Letter, 1863 May 14th, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley, Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary asks what Oscar thinks about General Joseph Hooker. She also writes about Clement L. Vallandingham being sentenced to hard labor and other news about acquaintances at home.


Letter, 1863 May 11, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley May 1863

Letter, 1863 May 11, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about seeing a list of wounded soldiers in a recent newspaper article, how Milo Lawrence was doing, and that General Burnside had arrested a copperhead, Clement L. Vallandingham.


Combined Letters, 1863 April 29, Mary And Alley [Mary And Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley Apr 1863

Combined Letters, 1863 April 29, Mary And Alley [Mary And Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same pages, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about paying the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed, issues surrounding a black student attending Antioch, and other news from Yellow Springs. Alice also writes about the issues surrounding a black student attending Antioch, attending school, as well as news about other acquaintances from Yellow Springs.


Letter, 1863 April 22, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Apr 1863

Letter, 1863 April 22, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about consulting a lawyer in Xenia who advised her to pay the total of the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed. She also writes about hearing a story about Jo Badger, planting a garden, and more.


Letter, 1863 April 22, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley Apr 1863

Letter, 1863 April 22, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about the wanting to see a military review and jokes about going back with Oscar as a cook for the camp. She also writes about news at home, the status of her prospective teaching position, and other news from home.


Letter, 1863 April 10, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley Apr 1863

Letter, 1863 April 10, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about the possibility of planting a garden this year and predictions on when the war will end.


Letter, 1863 April 9, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Apr 1863

Letter, 1863 April 9, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about Alice starting school at Antioch, their previous boarders not returning this term, and more.


Letter, 1863 March 27, Mary [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley Mar 1863

Letter, 1863 March 27, Mary [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about the school term ending, repairing the college gates so they can't be removed, and other news from home.


Combined Letters, 1863 March 27, Alley And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley Mar 1863

Combined Letters, 1863 March 27, Alley And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his mother and sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about the weather, news about deserters being allowed to report to Camp Chase by April, and other news from home. Catherine writes about offering to pay the value of the loan co-signed by Derostus Ladley, how much money she has saved, and more.


Combined Letters, 1863 March 18, Alley L. And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Son And Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley Mar 1863

Combined Letters, 1863 March 18, Alley L. And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Son And Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his mother and sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about the pictures Oscar sent and how popular they are, a lecture she attended, and more. Catherine writes about the photographs Oscar sent home, that the signature on the loan matches Derostus Ladley's signature, and other news.


Letter, 1863 March 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Mar 1863

Letter, 1863 March 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes that he has enclosed four photos with this letter, his regiments location in relation to Washington, and other news.


Combined Letters, 1863 March 8, Allie And Mother [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Oscar Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley Mar 1863

Combined Letters, 1863 March 8, Allie And Mother [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Oscar Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his mother and sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about her thoughts on local men that she wishes would be drafted, a prank some students played on a professor, and more. Catherine writes about the status of the loan and co-signed by Derostus Ladley.


Letter, 1863 March 8, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley Mar 1863

Letter, 1863 March 8, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about news from home, questions regarding mutual acquaintances, and more.


Letter, 1863 March 4, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Oscar [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Mar 1863

Letter, 1863 March 4, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Oscar [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine asks about Oscar's recent trip to Washington and his health. She also writes about the status of the loan co-signed by Derostus Ladley and other news from home.