United States
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:
John William Hutcheson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0037
Overview
The John W. Hutcheson papers include correspondence to and from Texas attorney and soldier Hutcheson before and during the U.S. Civil War, a text of a speech on immigration (1852), documents relating to the Masonic Order, a license to practice law in Texas, and several newspaper issues (1862, 1863, 1898, 1903) describing Hutcheson's life and his military career with the 4th Texas Regiment.
Dates:
1852 - 1903; Majority of material found within 1852 - 1862
Julian Huxley letter to Clinton George Evelyn Dawkins
Collection
Identifier: MS 0472
Overview
Personal letter from biologist Sir Julian Huxley to Clinton George Evelyn Dawkins in regards to his son, Clinton John Dawkins, embarking on a career in Africa.
Dates:
ca. 1941
Julian Huxley letter to G. W. N. Eggers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0057
Abstract:
Personal letter from biologist Sir Julian Huxley to his student G.W. Hordholtz Eggers regarding their time working together in the biology lab at Rice Institute.
Dates:
1916
Julian Huxley letter to Mr. Fred Dyke
Collection
Identifier: MS 0058
Abstract:
Personal letter from biologist Sir Julian Huxley to Mr. Fred Dyke, a Rice Institute student, in regards to meeting for tea.
Dates:
1914
Kenneth Clark and Julian Huxley Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MS 0055
Abstract:
Correspondence between biologist Julian Huxley to art historian Kenneth Clark, including some letters between their wives Juliette Huxley and Jane Clark, regarding art, artists, financing films of animals, Clark’s television series, both Clark’s and Huxley’s books, the Zoological Society of London, British Candidates for the Nobel Prize, WWII government projects, and personal matters. Huxley was Assistant Professor of Biology at Rice Institute (1913-1916).
Dates:
1935 - 1974
Kentucky Infantry, 6th Regiment, Company Records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0294
Abstract:
The U.S. Civil War Company records of the 6th Regiment Kentucky Infantry consist of General Orders; descriptive rolls of the regiments's commissioned and non-commissioned officers; a register of men discharged and why; a register of death; a register of deserters; and a descriptive roll of the regiment with physical and vital information.
Dates:
1861 - 1865
Libby Prison Inmate Letter
Collection
Identifier: MS 0113
Abstract:
Letter written during the Civil War by an anonymous Union Army prisoner- of-war, dated December18, 1864, and addressed from Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, to United States Senator William Wright of New Jersey, describing his worsening health while held in close confinement in the prison as hostage for a Confederate officer imprisoned in West Virginia, and urging the senator to intercede on his behalf to secure his exchange and release.
Dates:
1864
Limited Editions Club records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0699
Overview
The Limited Editions Club records reflect the historical documentation of the fine book press that was founded in 1929. Included in this collection are the monthly letters, prospectuses, holiday greetings, letters to subscribres, advertising materials, publicity, book reviews, book dealer catalogues.
Dates:
1929-2004
Log of the Ships Janus, Dawn, and Glide
Collection
Identifier: MS 0233
Overview
This is a 280-page Seaman's Journal dating from the early 19th century, inscribed with 169 pages of handwritten notes regarding weather conditions, location, course, and events on board the ships Janus, Dawn and Glide on three separate voyages, each originating from or arriving at Massachusetts.
Dates:
1809 - 1815
MacDonald Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0361
Abstract:
Letters from Alexander MacDonald to his wife, Margaret MacDonald, including information concerning land disputes and importation of goods to Texas; letters from James MacDonald, serving with a Texas regiment during the Civil War, to his mother, Margaret MacDonald; letters of condolence to Margaret MacDonald after James's death during the war; letters from other family members; wills; maps; and documents.
Dates:
1834 - 1953