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Letter, 1861 March 14, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1861 March 14, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother, from Vincennes, Indiana. His letter mentions traveling through Indiana. Oscar writes that he was in Terre Haute the day before and "it is a very fine town larger than Dayton or Columbus."
Letter, 1861 March 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1861 March 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and his sisters from Camp Milroy. In the letter Oscar talks about the weather and the area that they are stationed in. Originally, he enclosed rings he made out of laurel root in the letter.
Milton Wright Diaries: 1859, Milton Wright
Milton Wright Diaries: 1859, Milton Wright
Milton Wright Diaries
Bishop Milton Wright, father of Wilbur and Orville Wright, regularly recorded entries in his diary from 1857 until his death in 1917. This diary’s entries begin on December 31, 1858 and continue until January 2, 1860. There is also an entry labeled January 25, 1911 as well. Wright records a variety of information regarding his travels, family history, and expenditures. Of particular note, this diary includes a record of Wright's marriage to Susan Koerner, the future mother of the Wright children, which the researcher might find of interest. View the transcript of the Milton Wright diaries.
Milton Wright Diaries: 1859-69-71, Milton Wright
Milton Wright Diaries: 1859-69-71, Milton Wright
Milton Wright Diaries
Bishop Milton Wright, father of Wilbur and Orville Wright, regularly recorded entries in his diary from 1857 until his death in 1917. This diary is a continuation from 1859, but includes entries from 1869-1871. Wright records a variety of information regarding his travels, family history, and expenditures. Of particular note, this diary includes a entries related to two factions emerging in church leadership, the Radicals and the Liberals. Wright was a member of the Radicals. Also included in this diary is an entry about Orville Wright being born on August 19th, 1871. View the transcript of the Milton Wright diaries.
Letter, June 29, Catherine Ladley To Oscar [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, June 29, Catherine Ladley To Oscar [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter from Catherine Ladley to Oscar enclosing a "program of commencement exercises." In the letter Catherine advises her son to "bear up like a brave Soldier [sic]" and obey his orders, as well as to "take care of yourself…when on Picket Guard."
Letter, 1858 June 18, Oscar D. Ladley To Father [Derostus Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1858 June 18, Oscar D. Ladley To Father [Derostus Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's father from Yellow Springs, Ohio. In the letter Oscar mentions a string of thefts in town and attending a "Sunday School Celebration" on the previous Tuesday.
Introductory Lecture On Behalf Of The Faculty To The Class Of The Female Medical College Of Pennsylvania, For The Session Of 1858-59, Emeline H. Cleveland
Introductory Lecture On Behalf Of The Faculty To The Class Of The Female Medical College Of Pennsylvania, For The Session Of 1858-59, Emeline H. Cleveland
Local and Rare Books
This pamphlet features a lecture given at the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania by Emeline H. Cleveland on the subject of women's medical education.
Letter, 1857 December 2, Oscar D. Ladley To Sisters [Mary And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1857 December 2, Oscar D. Ladley To Sisters [Mary And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's sisters from Columbus, Ohio. Oscar writes about how glad he was to hear from them and that they liked the "Delaine". He also asks his sisters to write to him if there is anything they want.
Milton Wright Diaries: 1857, Milton Wright
Milton Wright Diaries: 1857, Milton Wright
Milton Wright Diaries
Bishop Milton Wright, father of Wilbur and Orville Wright, regularly recorded entries in his diary from 1857 until his death in 1917. This diary’s entries begin on January 1, 1857 and continue until December 31, 1857. Wright records a variety of information regarding his travels, family history, and expenditures. Of particular note, this diary includes a record of the first sermon he preached on August 23 which the researcher might find of interest. View the transcript of the Milton Wright diaries.
Letter, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Camp John McLean. He writes about his health, about regiments being consolidated, and about camp life.
Milton Wright Diaries: 1857 (Revised)(1857-1900 Vol. 1), Milton Wright
Milton Wright Diaries: 1857 (Revised)(1857-1900 Vol. 1), Milton Wright
Milton Wright Diaries
Bishop Milton Wright, father of Wilbur and Orville Wright, regularly recorded entries in his diary from 1857 until his death in 1917. This is a revised version of Wright's 1857 diary’s made by Wright, himself. His entries begin on January of 1857 and continues sporadically recording information until 1900. Wright records a variety of information regarding his travels, family history, and expenditures. Of particular note, this diary includes a record of his first sermon on August 23, 1857 which the researcher might find of interest. View the transcript of the Milton Wright diaries.
Ohio Temperance Organ, The Ohio State Temperance Society
Ohio Temperance Organ, The Ohio State Temperance Society
Wallace Ephemera
This newspaper, edited by Samuel F Cary, was focused on the purpose and meaning behind temperance. It being with a long write up discussing these topics, and concludes with some adds and other related information.
The Long Secreted Friend, Or A True And Christian Information For Every Body; Containing Wonderful And Approved Remedies And Arts For Men And Beast., John G. Hohman
Local and Rare Books
This book is a collection of remedies and charms for a variety of issues and ailments. The Long Secreted Friend was originally published in German by Johann Georg Hohman who later published this translation as John G. Hohman in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
The Buckeye Jumper: Or, Borton's First Present To The Public, Comprising Six Score And Sixteen Remarks Concerning The Science Of Medical Botany, Jacob Borton
Local and Rare Books
This book is presented as a numbered list of information about medical botany prepared by author Jacob Borton. The author of this book presents the history of medical botany, facts, examples of recommended texts, and more.
Manumission Records Of Black Persons
Manumission Records Of Black Persons
Local Government Records
In 1804, the Ohio General Assembly enacted the Ohio Black Codes to govern black and mulatto people living in the state. Under these Codes, free blacks and mulattos were required to register at their local court, proving they were free by providing emancipation papers or witnesses who could prove their “free” status and guarantee their good behavior with a monetary surety. You can see a name index of the Register by visiting our Emancipation Index for Miami County.