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Adams-Snyder Family Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MS-BC5

Abstract Family from Springfield, Illinois, consisting of lawyers and farmers. James Adams (1783-1843) was Springfield's first attorney. His son, Lucian B. (1816-1882) was also an attorney and a justice of the peace. Lucian married Margery A. Reed (1824-1890) and had four children: Harriet L., Enola A., Eldora J., and James L. (1848-1931). James L. was a fruit farmer and truck gardener. He had two children from his first wife, Florence Roe; and two children from his second wife, Laura Snyder...

Dates: Created: 1813-1989; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1982

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Dan W. Bannister Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-BC740

Scope and Contents Consists of 1.00 cu ft. of letters, deeds, receipts, legal documents, financial papers, notes, federal tax records, real estate records, maps, newspaper clippings, book reviews, lists, and reports documenting Dan W. Bannister's time as President of Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) (1995-1998), member of the Board of Directors (1998 - 2002) and general operations (1995-2002). The ALA side projects are also documented in files soliciting donations, promoting the ALA's electronic library and...

Dates: Created: 1865-2002; Other: Majority of material found in 1966; Other: Date acquired: 10/20/2006

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Edward Dickinson Baker papers

Collection — Box: 4

Identifier: MS-SC67

Scope and Contents Consists of legal documents and letters. The legal documents were produced during Edward Dickinson Baker's legal practice in Illinois, including documents from cases where Baker worked with Levi Davis, Milton Hay, Josephus Hewett and Josiah Lamborn (arranged chronologically within partner name). Includes an appeal bond for Baker and A. H. Burritt regarding an assault and battery charge and Baker’s signature on a promissory note dated July 22, 1840. Letters include one Baker wrote to Eliza...

Dates: Created: 1827-1850

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Edwin R. Mason letter

Collection — Box: 57

Identifier: MS-SC1006

Scope and Contents Letter to George W. Chase, in Maine, discussing clients, court activities and lack of pay from clients. Also describes Fourth of July celebration in Dixon. Discusses some family business with request for Chase to visit his father, and his wife's impending move to Illinois.

Dates: Created: July 5, 1840

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Oliver Perry Hunt Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-BC305

Abstract Oliver Perry Hunt was a lawyer, farmer, teacher and soldier. Admitted to the bar in Indiana, he later moved to Tuscola, Illinois, where he taught school and practiced law. Then he married Eliza McDowell and began to farm. In 1862 he helped organize Company K of the 125th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was also active in local politics as a registered Democrat. Collection contains military papers, correspondence, minute books, fee books, account books, legal documents and blueprints...

Dates: Created: 1860-1937; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1986

Found in: Manuscript Collection

William Martin papers

Collection — Box: 57

Identifier: MS-SC1005

Scope and Contents Correspondence with lawyers in the state regarding legal matters. Includes letters from Stephen Logan and Orville H. Browning. Several receipts for John Bailhache.

Dates: Created: 1840 - 1853

Found in: Manuscript Collection

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