Box Misc. MS Box 3
Container
Contains 92 Results:
"A Memoir," Remembrances of a young life in "Old Russia" 1881 - 1917
Collection — Box: Misc. MS Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: SC-MS-191
Scope and Contents
This copy of a memoir, written as an historical legacy for children and grandchildren is important in revealing a clear and emotional narrative of the harshness of life for Jews in Russia, under two Czars. As the daughter of an upper middle class business man, Vera Lisovkaia Budnitzky and her family enjoyed many privileges not known to most Jews until the death of her father. Her account of the survival of a woman without the protection of a man as father or husband, and the harsh class...
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Richard Laracy Letter, 1914 January 9
Item — Box: Misc. MS Box 3, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of a letter dated 1914, written by Richard Laracy, veteran, recounting his Civil War experiences to a friend. The letter outlines Laracy's experience at the Battle at Gettysburg. He was a Union soldier in Culter's 1st Division, 1st Corps. Included are the original letter and a photocopy.
Dates:
1914 January 9
Confederate $50 bank note, 1861
Item — Box: Misc. MS Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 1
Scope and Contents
1861 Confederate $50 note featuring the picture of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate State of America. This note was produced on paper imported from England and bears the C.S.A watermark when held up to a light source.
Dates:
1861
Citizen's Bank of Louisiana $2 bank note, 1878
Item — Box: Misc. MS Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 2
Scope and Contents
Never signed or issued.
Dates:
1878
Tripoli Times newspaper, 1943 April 12
File — Box: Misc. MS Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes Confederate currency from Louisiana and two international newspapers from World War II.
Dates:
1943 April 12
The Egyptian Gazette newspaper, 1942 November 8
File — Box: Misc. MS Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes Confederate currency from Louisiana and two international newspapers from World War II.
Dates:
1942 November 8
John F. Schrank Letters, 1914 February 25
File — Box: Misc. MS Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: Letter 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains letters from John F. Schrank, who in 1912 attempted to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt, to his doctor, Dr. Adin Sherman, during 1914-1918 when Schrank was committed to the Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Waupun, Wisconsin. Schrank's letters contain his gratitude for and desire to maintain his friendship with Dr. Sherman, his commentary on World War I, and general observations and revelations on the current status of his life. A selection...
Dates:
1914 February 25
John F. Schrank Letters, 1916 December 14
File — Box: Misc. MS Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: Letter 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains letters from John F. Schrank, who in 1912 attempted to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt, to his doctor, Dr. Adin Sherman, during 1914-1918 when Schrank was committed to the Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Waupun, Wisconsin. Schrank's letters contain his gratitude for and desire to maintain his friendship with Dr. Sherman, his commentary on World War I, and general observations and revelations on the current status of his life. A selection...
Dates:
1916 December 14
John F. Schrank Letters, 1916 December 22
File — Box: Misc. MS Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: Letter 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains letters from John F. Schrank, who in 1912 attempted to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt, to his doctor, Dr. Adin Sherman, during 1914-1918 when Schrank was committed to the Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Waupun, Wisconsin. Schrank's letters contain his gratitude for and desire to maintain his friendship with Dr. Sherman, his commentary on World War I, and general observations and revelations on the current status of his life. A selection...
Dates:
1916 December 22
John F. Schrank Letters, 1917 June 16
File — Box: Misc. MS Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: Letter 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains letters from John F. Schrank, who in 1912 attempted to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt, to his doctor, Dr. Adin Sherman, during 1914-1918 when Schrank was committed to the Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Waupun, Wisconsin. Schrank's letters contain his gratitude for and desire to maintain his friendship with Dr. Sherman, his commentary on World War I, and general observations and revelations on the current status of his life. A selection...
Dates:
1917 June 16