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James A. Garfield papers

Collection

Identifier: c-00010

Scope and Contents

This collections consists of two letters (1876, 1880) written by James A. Garfield to Justin Hayes of Chicago, the first stating that he will be glad to receive Hayes's son at Washington and noting the enclosure of a copy of his speech at the Amnesty Bill; and the second one thanking the Hayes family for their congratulations. Also included is a collections of newspaper articles relating to Garfield's assassination in 1881.

Dates: 1876, 1881

Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

James Bradish papers

Collection

Identifier: c-00147

Scope and Contents The James Bradish papers consist of the letters Bradish wrote to his sister and friends in Michigan during the Civil War. Bradish served in Company A of the 18th Michigan Infantry and was stationed in Tennessee and Kentucky. The letters describe his experiences and the areas where he was stationed from 1862-1864. These letters have been transcribed, scanned and placed online at ...

Dates: 1862 - 1864

Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

James Bradley deeds

Collection

Identifier: c-00237

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two deeds for property in LaPorte County, Indiana. One deed is for land sold to Luther Case; the second for land sold to Nathaniel Case. James Bradley was acting for the estate of Horace B. Hibbard.

Dates: 1847

Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

James G. Hays papers

Record Group

Identifier: UA-17.69

Scope and Contents The James G. Hays collection contains commencement invitations and programs for the class of 1911 as well as alumni reunion programs for 1913. Also included are Hay’s descriptions of campus life in 1911 in which he describes campus grounds and buildings, social life, coeds, canoeing, street cars, small pox, and athletics. There is also a 1910 memo about preventing small pox on campus in which Thanksgiving recess is canceled. The collection contains photographs of the class of 1911, class of...

Dates: 1907 - 1975

Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

James H. Thompson papers

Collection

Identifier: 00057

Scope and Contents This collection consists of the legal and business correspondence of James H. Thompson covering the years 1911 to 1913. The collection is divided into four sections: business which consists of correspondence concerning real estate, The Original Gas Engine Company, stocks and investments; legal matters and politics concerning Thompson's law practice, the election of 1912 and congratulatory letters; personal consisting of correspondence relating to Mason activities, genealogy of Thompson's...

Dates: 1911 - 1913

Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

James Hall account book

Collection

Identifier: c-00101

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the farm account book of James Hall, a resident of Bedford, Calhoun County, Michigan. He used it to record expenses, purchases, and work performed.

Dates: 1875 - 1908

Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

James Henry Denison papers

Record Group

Identifier: UA-17.62

Scope and Contents The James Denison papers include materials that were accumulated throughout Denison’s life. Denison’s personal papers consist primarily of correspondence, diaries, and newspaper clippings about himself. Also included are articles, stories, and poems written by Denison. Among the articles are several drafts of a piece he wrote about Mackinac Island, Michigan. The bulk of the papers center around Denison’s professional career and in particular his career with the Michigan Office of...

Dates: 1925 - 1970

Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

James I. Rogers letter

Collection

Identifier: c-00142

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a letter from James I. Rogers, of Eaton County, Michigan to his brother and sister in Wyoming County, New York, giving a very detailed inventory of his farm and an account of his agricultural prospects. Rogers describes the schools, businesses, and professions in the new town of Eaton Rapids, and tells about the building of the early state capital in Lansing.

Dates: 1847

Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

James J. Blanchard papers

Collection

Identifier: UA-10.3.422

Scope and Contents The James J. Blanchard collection consists primarily of material relating to his congressional career, dating between 1974 and 1982. The collection is arranged in thirty-one series, which include Blanchard's personal files; the records of both his Washington and district offices; materials from five key Blanchard staff members; files relating to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs, the Chrysler bail-out, and all of Blanchard's campaigns, including the 1982 gubernatorial...

Dates: 1965 - 1984

Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

James J. Nugent collection

Record Group

Identifier: UA-28.48

Scope and Contents Note The James J. Nugent collection consists of images taken by Nugent at a Vietnam protest march on May 14, 1970 that went from MSU to the Capitol with a rally at the Capitol afterwards. The images show people marching along Michigan Avenue, protest signs, and a damaged car. There is also an image of people holding a mock coffin with the words Vietnam Cambodia Kent. Other images show the protestors at the Capitol. There are also images of people protesting in support of United Farm Workers. ...

Dates: May 14, 1970, undated

Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

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James A. Garfield papers

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