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C. H. R. Doringh account book
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-SC8
Scope and Contents
Account book including records of expenses, disbursements, and annual recapitualtion of Walnut Grove Farm, which was co-owned by George P. Phinney. Includes hand-drawn maps of the farm and surrounding area.
Dates:
Created: 1852-1863
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Edwin F. and Paul S. Rice Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-BC543
Abstract
The Edwin F. and Paul S. Rice Papers are a collection of two farmer brothers of Akron Township, Peoria County, Illinois. From 1913 to 1954, the office oftownship treasurer was held by either one or the other brother. They were joint owners of Rice Brothers Farm,Princeville.The collection includes township treasurer account books, school district records, ballots, poll books and farm accounts.The collection documents township education expenses and the financial records of the Ricebrothersâ...
Dates:
Created: 1848-1972
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Lewis James Mighell diary
Collection — Box: 59
Identifier: MS-SC1041
Scope and Contents
Entries discuss the weather and his work on the farm. Occasionally makes a short trip. Mentions some business transactions.
Dates:
Created: March 2 - November 29, 1857
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Thorpe Family Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BC735
Abstract
Family of Servetus M. Thorpe, a political leader and veteran of the Mexican-American War. Many of Servetus's children and grandchildren became doctors. Servetus's grandson, Leon G. Myers, was a teacher, principal, and superintendent in Clinton, Illinois. Servetus's great-grandson-in-law, Gale Corley, served as a Major in World War II.
Dates:
Created: 1825-2003; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2006
Found in:
Manuscript Collection