American Association of University Women. Baton Rouge Branch. Records, 1951-1994 (bulk 1980-1993). 2 linear ft., 3v. Location: UU:113. Official papers of the Baton Rouge Branch of the American Association of University Women during the presidency of Mrs. May Lee Denham. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 666.

Jarvis, Nathan. Letters, 1843. 2 items. Location: MIsc.:J. Resident of New Orleans, La. Letters relate personal and social activities in New Orleans. He also discusses the business of the school committee that he chairs. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3572.

Russell, J. (John), 1793-1863. Letter, 1849 May 13. 1 letter. Location: Misc. John Russell was principal of Spring Hill Academy in East Feliciana Parish, La., for eight years, during which time he was also superintendent of public schools in the parish. Russell in Clinton, La., writes his young son, Francis I. Russell, in Bluffdale, Ill., describing his work as parish school superintendent, the outbreak of cholera in New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana, the beginnings of the school system in East Feliciana Parish, flooding on the Mississippi River, and how he pines for his family and is anxious to return home once his term expires. Mss. 4109.

Talmage, Samuel K. (Samuel Kennedy), 1798-1865. Letter, 1846 Mar. 5. 1 letter. Location: Misc. Samuel Kennedy Talmage was the second president of Oglethorpe University in Midway, Ga., between 1841 and 1865. Samuel K. Talmage in New Orleans, La., writes his nephew, Rev. John F.N. Talmage in New York, N.Y., describing his work for the Presbyterian Church and Oglethorpe University, the various people of New Orleans, and his nephew's aspiration to be a missionary to Borneo. Mss. 4098.

Johnson, S. L. Letter, 1844 Mar. 5. 1 item. Location: Misc. J. S.L. Johnson in New Orleans, La., writes Andrew H. Green in New York City regarding possible changes to chancery proceedings promulgated as a result of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.Mss. 3974.

Grunewald, Ella. Journal, 1884-1886. 1v. Location: G:20. Ella Grunewald writes about her family, friends, and neighbors; social life and culture in New Orleans; Mardi Gras; she describes in detail her school lessons in Classical mythology and chemistry experiments; Catholic religious observances; plays, concerts, and other entertainment; and lectures given by Dr. Stanford E. Chaillé. She also describes her visits to the two World\'s Fairs held in New Orleans: the World\'s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition (Dec. 1884-June 1885) and the North, Central and South American Exposition (Nov. 1885-March 1886). Mss. 3858.

Morrow, James H. Letter, 1842 Feb. 1. 1 letter. Location: Misc.: M. Agriculturist. James H. Morrow, a student at the University of Georgia in Athens, writes his parents in Willington, S.C., discussing his need for parental advice, an incident of theft by a student, and the great expenses of attending school. Mss. 3964.

Chase, Philander, 1775-1852. Letter, 1840 Jan. 23. 1 letter. Location: Misc. Philander Chase was Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio (1819-1831) and of the Diocese of Illinois (1835-1852). Chase in New Orleans, La., writes about his tour to solicit funds for Jubilee College in Robin's Nest, Ill., and the welcome he received in New Orleans from former students whom he had known while living there over 30 years before. Mss. 3948.

Anderson, William H. Letter, 1845 July 19. 1 letter. Location: Misc.:A. William H. Anderson in New Hope, an extinct town in Dallas County, Ala., writes Jesse W. Norris of Pickens Court House, Ala., telling how he had just traveled to several schools for young women in southern Alabama conducting examinations and attending school conventions. He also speculates on his undecided future plans. Mss. 3964.

Trussell, Jacob, 1779-1871. Papers, 1835-1839. 7 items. Location: Misc. Jacob Trussell was a sawmill owner, prominent Mason, and leading citizen of Canaan, N.H. This collection of papers accumulated by Jacob Trussell documents his role as chairman of a superintending committee chosen by the town of Canaan, N.H., to remove the Noyes Academy in August-September 1835. Mss. 3922.