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Manuscript Collections Kilbourne, Hal Harper
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Kilbourne, Hal Harper. Family Papers, 1849-1861. 1 vol. [on microfilm]. Location: Mss. Mf.:K. History and minutes of the organization, titled "First Book of the Chronicles of the Mystic Seven, Temple of the Wreath," located at Centenary College, Jackson, La., written in cryptic language, includes names of members, dates they joined, and secret names taken in the organization. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2891.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1849
Manuscript Collections Jacobs, A. J. (Andrew Jay), 1852-1927
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Jacobs, A. J. (Andrew Jay), 1852-1927. Papers, 1867-1927 (bulk 1867-1897). .3 linear ft. (7 items; 1 vol.). Location: U:238, H:22. Born in Clinton, Louisiana, and raised in Girard, Richland Parish, Louisiana. Jacobs attended LSU, and throughout his adult life he was employed by railroad companies. He married Adelaide Elizabeth Bohne in 1881 and they had five daughters. Two letters written by Jacobs while a student at LSU comment on General Sherman's visit to campus and on political and farming conditions in Richland Parish. Three letters (1897) to his daughter Louise, in Louisville, reflect Jacobs' paternal interest. Included is a 1927 memorium to Jacobs from a Louisville and Nashville Railroad publication providing entries regarding Jacobs' work and trips, and including poems, articles, and anecdotes. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2069, 2074.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1867
Manuscript Collections Harris, Thomas H., 1869-1942
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Harris, Thomas H., 1869-1942. Manuscript, 1941. 1 item (881 pages). Location: C:25. Handwritten draft of 'The Memoirs of T. H. Harris' (Baton Rouge: Bureau of Educational Material and Research, College of Education, LSU, 1963). For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2188.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1941
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Historical Society of East and West Baton Rouge Parish. Papers, 1776-1919 (bulk 1915-1919). 451 items. Location: UU:127, OS:H, 98. Records consist of administrative files (1915-1919), clippings related to WWI and the Baton Rouge Municipal Centenary, and the papers of Philemon Thomas and Colonel George Morgan. Papers of Philemon Thomas concern the construction of a memorial tablet. Papers of Col. Morgan [photocopies] include his commission as Agent of Indian affairs (Apr 10, 1776), letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington, and a letter by Thomas Jefferson commenting on Colonel Morgan's loyalty in the Burr Conspiracy (1822). For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 131, 893, 1227.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1776
Manuscript Collections Kane, Harnett T., 1910-
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Kane, Harnett T., 1910-. Papers, 1948-1958. 28 items. Location: Misc. New Orleans writer. Correspondence with Van Allen Bradley, literary editor of the Chicago Daily News, concerns Kane's literary and social activities. Included is a brief essay by Kane titled Enjoyment of Reading. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3161.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1948
Manuscript Collections Hicks, H. W.
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Hicks, H. W. Letter, 1926. 2 items. Location: Misc. Secretary of the Lake Placid Club, New York. Letter from Hicks to James A. McMillan at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, referring to McMillan's bibliography, apparently concerning the Adirondacks, and Hick's efforts to build up a library for the Lake Placid Club. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 965.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1926
Manuscript Collections Hawthorne, Julian
Description
Hawthorne, Julian. Letter, 1909. 1 item. Location: Misc. Son of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. Letter to Geo. Leon Barney discusses arguments concerning the concept of 'favorite poem' and poets and poetry viewed as accessible on varying and different mood levels. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3721.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1909
Manuscript Collections Armstrong, A.
Description
Armstrong, A. Notebook, 1839-1847. 1 vol. Location: F:2. Notebook of miscellaneous items including remedies, beverage recipes, medical reports, observations on phrenology, Clay and Polk campaign songs, poetry, memoranda, directions for erecting a house, correspondence, and events in Armstrong's life. Included is Armstrong's will, July 7, 1841, made before meeting 'Mr. Smith' in an affair of honor. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 664.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1839
Manuscript Collections Hanna
Description
Hanna family papers, 1875-1891.11 items [on microfilm]. Location: Mss. Mf.:H. Residents of New River, Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Personal letters, relating chiefly to family matters, and poetry written by members of the Hanna family. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 883.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1875
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