Guide to the Ropes and Skinner families papers
| 1861-1865: | During the American Civil War Jairus L. Skinner and Edward E. Ropes served in the army, Hannah A. Ropes worked at an army hospital, and Alice R. Skinner worked for the Freeman's Bureau. |
| 1864-1865: | Jairus L. Skinner was a prisoner or war, and, after one failed escape attempt, managed to reach the Union lines. |
| 1866: | Jairus L. Skinner and Alice R. Skinner were married. |
| 1876: | Jairus L. Skinner served as Senior Vice-Commander of the Department of Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic. |
| 1865-1876: | Jairus L. Skinner served as Postmaster of Amherst. |
| circa 1880-1899: | Jairus L. Skinner was employed by Whittier, Fuller, and Co. |
| circa 1886-1889: | Jairus L.Skinner, Alice R. Skinner, and family relocated to Los Angeles, California. |
| 1899: | John C. Perry and Esther S. Perry were married. |
| circa 1913-1939: | John C. Perry, Esther S. Perry, and family were active in Southern California citrus industry. |
Collection Scope and Content Summary
- Series 1. Ropes family papers, 1837-1931, undated.
- Subseries 1.1. Hannah A. Ropes diary and correspondence, 1837-1863, undated.
- Subseries 1.2. Edward E. Ropes correspondence and other material, 1856-1931, undated.
- Subseries 1.3. Ropes family photographs, 1849-1869, undated.
- Series 2. Skinner family papers, 1854-circa 1970, undated.
- Subseries 2.1. Alice R. Skinner correspondence and other material, 1856-1919, undated.
- Subseries 2.2. Jairus L. Skinner correspondence, manuscripts, and other material, 1854-1900, undated.
- Subseries 2.3. Alfred P. Skinner correspondence and other material, 1886-1919, undated.
- Subseries 2.4. Rose Skinner correspondence, 1902-1909, undated.
- Subseries 2.5. Skinner family photographs and other material, 1872-circa 1970, undated.
- Series 3. Perry family papers, 1874-1956, undated.
- Subseries 3.1. Esther S. Perry correspondence and other material, 1874-1956, undated.
- Subseries 3.2. John C. Perry correspondence and other material, 1897-1941, undated.
- Series 4. Grand Army of the Republic and related organizations, 1862-1921, undated.
- Series 5. General correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other material, 1826-1978, undated.
Collection Contents
Series 1. Ropes family papers. 1837-1931, undated.
Series Scope and Content Summary
Subseries 1.1. Hannah A. Ropes diary and correspondence. 1837-1863, undated.
Diary of Hannah A. Ropes. October - December, 1862.
Diary of Hannah A. Ropes (photocopy). October - December, 1862.
Correspondence from Hannah A. Ropes to her daughter Alice R. Skinner. 1859 - 1862, undated.
Correspondence from Hannah A. Ropes to her son Edward E. Ropes. 1860-1863.
Correspondence from Hannah A. Ropes to her mother Esther Parsons Chandler (includes photocopies). 1837-1862.
Correspondence from Hannah A. Ropes to her parents Peleg Chandler and Esther Parsons Chandler including a letter to her cousin Peleg (photocopies included). 1837-1845.
Correspondence from Esther Parsons Chandler to her daughter Hannah A. Ropes. 1860-1862.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Hannah A. Ropes. 1849-1859, undated.
Correspondence from Charles Sumner to Hannah A. Ropes. 1860.
Correspondence of Hannah A. Ropes to friends and associates. 1855-1862.
Book titled "Religious and Moral Sentences Culled from the Works of Shakespeare" by Frederic D. Huntington (inscribed to Hannah A. Ropes). 1859.
Book titled "The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Translated Out of the Original Greek" (signed by Hannah A. Ropes). 1848.
Subseries 1.2. Edward E. Ropes correspondence and other material. 1856-1931, undated.
Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to his mother Hannah A. Ropes. Also includes a letter to his aunt. 1856–1861.
Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to his sister Alice R. Skinner. 1857–1863.
Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to his sister Alice R. Skinner written in the months following the death of their mother, Hannah A. Ropes. 1863.
Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to his sister Alice R. Skinner. 1864.
Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to his sister Alice R. Skinner. 1865.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Edward E. Ropes. 1861-1865.
Correspondence from relatives to Edward E. Ropes. Includes a letter from Ropes’ estranged father, William H. Ropes. 1862-1864, undated.
Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to friends, acquaintances, and relatives. 1861-1863, undated.
Military orders and documents regarding the enlistment and duties of Edward E. Ropes. 1862-1864, undated.
Newspaper clippings and other material regarding Edward E. Ropes. Includes 1931 obituaries, a phrenological character analysis of Ropes, and a hand-written transcription of a 1920 letter by Ropes (transcribed by his niece, Esther S. Perry). 1862-1931, undated.
Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to associates. 1859-1860.
Diary belonging to Edward E. Ropes. circa 1862
Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to associates. 1920.
Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to Charles Sumner. 1864.
Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to Howard P. Stewart. 1920.
Subseries 1.3. Ropes family photographs. 1849-1869, undated.
Photographic print of William H. Ropes. undated.
Photographs of various members of the Ropes and Chandler families including Hannah A. Ropes, Edward E. Ropes, and Alice R. Skinner. circa 1860-1869.
Photograph of Edward E. Ropes and Alice R. Skinner. 1849.
Photograph of Hannah A. Ropes. circa 1860.
Photograph of William H. Ropes. undated.
Series 2. Skinner family papers. 1854-circa 1970, undated.
Series Scope and Content Summary
Subseries 2.1. Alice R. Skinner correspondence and other material. 1856-1919, undated.
Manuscript titled “The Cascade” edited by Mary L. Cobb and Alice R. Skinner. 1859-1863.
Correspondence from relatives to Alice R. Skinner. 1878-1902.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner. 1879-1905.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner. 1900-1915, undated.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner. 1864-1917, undated.
Correspondence from Emma R. "Emilie" Perry to Alice R. Skinner regarding the family of Esther and John C. Perry. 1906-1910, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her brother Edward E. Ropes. 1862-1865, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to friends, acquaintances, and associates. 1863-1915, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner. 1892-1896, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner. 1897-1900.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner. 1901-1902.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner. 1910-1911.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner. 1912.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner. 1913-1914.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner. 1915-1916.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her grandmother. 1863.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry. 1870-1904, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry. 1905-1906.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry. 1907-1909.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry. 1909–1910.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry. 1911–1912.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry. 1913–1914.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry. 1913–1917.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her granddaughter Alice Winslow Perry including notes from Alice Perry to her grandmother. 1905–1917.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her granddaughter Emilie Rusch Perry including notes written by Emilie R. Perry. 1905–1916, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her granddaughter Esther Parsons Perry including a note written from Esther Parsons Perry to her grandmother. 1906–1917, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son-in-law John C. Perry. 1904–1914, undated.
Documents, clippings, and manuscripts pertaining to Skinner family genealogy compiled by Alice R. Skinner. undated.
Correspondence from relatives to Alice R. Skinner. 1863–1902, undated.
Correspondence from relatives to Alice R. Skinner. 1884–1915.
Correspondence from Andrew and C.S. Tallagsen to Alice R. Skinner. 1883–1901.
Correspondence and documents from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner. 1856–1865, undated.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner. 1862–1863.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner. 1878–1907, undated.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner. 1877–1917, undated.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner. 1877–1914, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1865–1887, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1884.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. Also includes newspaper clippings. 1884–1885, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. Also includes newspaper clippings. 1882–1884.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1884–1885.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1885–1892.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1892–1893.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1893.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1894.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1894-1895.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1895-1896.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1896.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1896.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1897.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1897, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. 1898–1899.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner. 1868–1905, undated.
Invoices, receipts, and other material pertaining to Alice R. Skinner. 1885–1902, undated.
Correspondence from Nellie Briare to Alice R. Skinner. 1905-1916, undated.
Correspondence from Nellie Briare to Alice R. Skinner, Esther S. Perry, and Alfred P. Skinner. 1893-1919, undated.
Correspondence from Nellie Briare to Alice R. Skinner. 1898-1917, undated.
Correspondence from Nell Bacon to Alice R. Skinner and Esther S. Perry. 1893-1902, undated.
Correspondence between Nellie Smith and Alice R. Skinner. 1877-1880.
Correspondence from Alfred D. Chandler and William Going Hosea to Alice R. Skinner primarily regarding the will of Henry C. Andrews. 1898-1902.
Documents pertaining to the will of Henry C. Andrews, belonging to Alice R. Skinner. 1887-1899.
Correspondence from Belle Hawley, Pauline A. Ames, and others to Alice R. Skinner. 1893-1909, undated.
Receipts, cards, and fliers pertaining to Alice R. Skinner. 1894-1917, undated.
Printed material from the Young Men's Christian Association and the Young Women's Christian Association pertaining to Alice R. Skinner. 1901-1905, undated.
Notebook belonging to Alice R. Skinner. 1893-1908, undated.
Diaries possibly belonging to Alice R. Skinner. 1859-1860, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to Esther S. Perry. 1874.
Newspaper clippings, bills, and other material pertaining to Alice R. Skinner. 1903-1904, undated.
Documents pertaining to the pension claim of Alice R. Skinner. Includes pension certificate and carbon copies of correspondence to and from Alice R. Skinner. 1901-1916, undated.
Correspondence between Alice R. Skinner and Horace P. Chandler, Mary E. Gibbons, George H. Winterburn, and others. 1900-1914, undated.
Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to unknown individuals (incomplete fragments). undated.
Correspondence to Alice R. Skinner, largely in association with the Woman's Relief Corps. Includes letters from Jairus L. Skinner and Esther S. Perry, as well as a letter from Alice R. Skinner. 1885-1903, undated.
Invoices pertaining to Alice R. Skinner. 1914-1915.
Correspondence from Almer P. Soule to Alice R. Skinner and Alfred P. Skinner. 1885-1898, undated.
Manuscript of unknown title written by Alice R. Skinner (incomplete fragment). circa 1860-1869.
Manuscript titled "Our Puss" written by Alice R. Skinner. circa 1860-1869.
Diary of Alice R. Skinner. July-August 1864.
Correspondence from friends and acquaintances to Alice R. Skinner. 1897-1901, undated.
Correspondence from the Chandler family to Alice R. Skinner. 1870-1911.
Correspondence primarily from Alice R. Skinner to Jairus L. Skinner. undated.
Correspondence from various piano dealers and music companies to Alice R. Skinner. Includes invoices related to this correspondence. 1877-1889.
Notes and press clippings pertaining to Alice R. Skinner. undated.
Correspondence from Emilie Perry to Alice R. Skinner. Also includes correspondence from Nellie Briare, Laura R. Miller, Alfred P. Skinner, and Sarah O. Flynn to Alice R. Skinner. 1896-1917, undated.
Correspondence from Annie E. Slay to Alice R. Skinner. 1901-1903, undated.
Correspondence from Dr. Eliza M. Miller to Alice R. Skinner. 1901-1903.
Poem titled "St. Valentine's Day" written by Alice R. Skinner. undated.
Poem titled "10" written by Alice R. Skinner. 1909.
Will of Alice R. Skinner (incomplete fragment). undated.
Poem titled "Dec 13th" written by Alice R. Skinner. 1911.
Untitled poem written by Alice R. Skinner. 1912.
Notes by Alice R. Skinner. undated.
Correspondence from the Santa Clara Valley Mill and Lumber Company to Alice R. Skinner. 1884.
Contracts regarding street improvements given to George H. Phelps by Alice R. Skinner. 1906.
Mortgage of Alice R. Skinner and John C. Perry. 1911.
Invoices, notes, and other material pertaining to Alice R. Skinner. 1900-1911.
Correspondence from Joe Calvert to Alice R. Skinner. 1898-1900.
Press clippings, notes, and other material compiled by Alice R. Skinner (original notebook that was used to house these items is located in Box 43, Folder 3). 1898-1913, undated.
Notebook titled "Clippings and Things" compiled by Alice R. Skinner (items have been removed from the original notebook and are housed in Box 43, Folder 2). undated.
Subseries 2.2. Jairus L. Skinner correspondence, manuscripts, and other material. 1854-1900, undated.
Sub-series Scope and Content Summary
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his parents. 1863–1864.
Correspondence between Jairus L. Skinner and his acquaintances and associates. 1869–1896, undated.
Receipts, invoices, and other material regarding Jairus L. Skinner. 1877–1899, undated.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Jairus L. Skinner. 1861–1898, undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1865–1866, undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1868–1871, undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1871, undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1871–1873, undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1874–1876.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1877, undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1883, undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1885.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1885.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1884.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1884.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1885-1886.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1886.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1887–1892, undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1893.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1893.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1893–1895.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1895.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1893–1894.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1894.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1894–1896, undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1897.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1897.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1897.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1896.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1896.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1898.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner. 1898–1899.
Manuscripts by Jairus L. Skinner regarding the universe and solar system. undated.
Manuscripts by Jairus L. Skinner regarding the universe and solar system (photocopies). undated.
Correspondence from relatives to Jairus L. Skinner. 1871–1897.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Jairus L. Skinner including letters of recommendation for Skinner. 1854–1899, undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his daughter Esther S. Perry. 1874–1895.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his son Alfred P. Skinner. 1892–1895, undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his son Alfred P. Skinner. 1896–1898, undated.
Typescript titled "Diary of Jairus Leander Skinner: War of the Rebellion, U.S.A. 1861-65." undated.
Manuscript titled "Diary of Jairus Leander Skinner: War of the Rebellion, U.S.A. 1861-65" (incomplete). undated.
Diaries of Jairus L. Skinner. 1862-1863.
Diaries of Jairus L. Skinner. 1864-1865.
Manuscripts of lectures delivered by Jairus L. Skinner on religious subjects. 1888-1899, undated.
Poem titled "The Soliders' Home" written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1892.
Manuscript of an untitled written work including four chapters. undated.
Commonplace book belonging to Jairus L. Skinner including catalogs for Whittier, Fuller & Co. undated.
Catalogs from Whittier, Fuller, & Co. 1887-1891, undated.
Commonplace book of Jairus L. Skinner. circa 1891.
Commonplace book belonging to Jairus L. Skinner. 1880.
Checkbook from Los Angeles National Bank belonging to Jairus L. Skinner. 1887-1888.
Commonplace book belonging to Jairus L. Skinner. undated.
Housebook belonging to Jairus L. Skinner. 1868-1882.
Notebook of Jairus L. Skinner regarding his music students. 1880-1881, undated.
Commonplace book of Jairus L. Skinner containing musical notations and religious texts. 1877, undated.
Receipts, invoices, and notes regarding Jairus L. Skinner. 1877-1886, undated.
Programs and fliers pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner's musical career in Sacramento. 1878-1882, undated.
Correspondence from Ella McCleery to Jairus L. Skinner. 1885.
Photographs of Jairus L. Skinner. 1865-1893, undated.
Notebook regarding the Apollo Club written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1880.
Notebook regarding the Cecilia Club written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1880.
Newspaper clippings on concerts given by Jairus L. Skinner. 1878-1882.
Poems regarding the American Civil War written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1895.
Correspondence from fellow Grand Army of the Republic members to Jairus L. Skinner. 1889-1900.
Fliers, programs, and other material relating to Jairus L. Skinner as a music teacher. 1878-1881.
Correspondence regarding Jairus L. Skinner and his efforts to become postmaster of Los Angeles, California. 1889-1892.
Fliers promoting "The Soldiers' Home" and lectures given by Jairus L. Skinner. 1899, undated.
Manuscripts and notes regarding religion and musical performances. 1898.
Poem titled "The Soldiers' Home" written by Jairus L. Skinner (incomplete fragment). undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to Wells Fargo & Co. 1894.
Manuscript of an address written and delivered by Jairus L. Skinner on the Grand Army of the Republic. 1891.
Poem regarding the Stanton Post of the Grand Army of the Republic written by Jairus L. Skinner. undated.
Poem titled "Alice" written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1891.
Poem titled "Scraps" written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1884.
Poem regarding the Civil War written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1895-1898, undated.
Newspaper clippings from Los Angeles, California regarding lectures given by Jairus L. Skinner (hand annotated). 1895.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to friends and associates. 1870-1899, undated.
Patent for an improved mail-bag lock designed by Jairus L. Skinner. 1874.
Manuscript titled "Memorial Sunday, May 27, 1894" written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1894.
Lists of individuals written by Jairus L. Skinner. undated.
Poem titled "The Dawning Light" written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1893.
Manuscript titled "The Union Veterans' Campaign Song for '92: The 'Substitute'" written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1892.
Manuscript titled "The Welcome Reception" written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1892.
Manuscript titled "Mrs. Kate Homer Clayton- Personal" written by Jairus L. Skinner. 1884.
Manuscripts and drafts of written works by Jairus L. Skinner including a draft copy of "The Soldiers' Home." undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to friends and associates. 1889-1893.
Correspondence between the United States Land Office and Jairus L. Skinner regarding Abandonment of Preemption Declaration. 1883.
Correspondence from H.H. Kellogg to Myron H. Crofts, pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner. 1877.
Correspondence from R. Cunningham to Jairus L. Skinner. 1890.
Tax forms from Santa Clara County that were sent to Jairus L. Skinner. 1888-1899.
Insurance policy from Bankers Alliance of California that belonged to Jairus L. Skinner. 1889.
Correspondence from Mollie F. Hill to Jairus L. Skinner. 1877-1894, undated.
Receipt for State Poll Tax belonging to Jairus L. Skinner. 1895.
Autograph album possibly belonging to Jairus L. Skinner. undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to Edwin M. Stanton. 1865.
Newspaper clipping from the Sacramento Bee regarding a social gathering organized by Jairus L. Skinner. 1878.
Notes and blueprints. undated.
Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to R. J. Lindsay. 1898.
Newspaper clippings pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner. undated.
Correspondence and other material from friends, associates, and business partners to Jairus L. Skinner. 1866-1890.
Correspondence, invoices, and other material relating to the military career of Jairus L. Skinner. 1862-1864, undated.
Correspondence regarding Jairus L. Skinner and his bid for Postmaster of Los Angeles, California. 1889-1890, undated.
Fliers pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner's music career in Sacramento, California. 1879, undated.
Correspondence regarding Jairus L. Skinner and his bid for Postmaster of Los Angeles, California. 1889-1890.
Correspondence from Luke Lyman to W. B. Washburn pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner. 1865.
Resolutions by residents of Amherst in honor of Jairus L. Skinner. 1876, undated.
Fliers pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner's music career in Sacramento, California. 1879, 1882, undated.
Notes possibly belonging to Jairus L. Skinner. undated.
Documents pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner's job as Amherst postmaster. 1865-1877, undated.
Correspondence from friends to Jairus L. Skinner. 1889-1898, undated.
Receipts received by Jairus L. Skinner from Lucius M. Boltwood, who preceded Skinner as Amherst postmaster. August 1865.
Presidential commissions and post office directives granted to Jairus L. Skinner. 1865-1874.
Inspection Reports of Jairus L. Skinner, Grand Army of the Republic. 1895-1898.
Resolutions and subscription in honor of Mollie F. Hill, Sumner Post #3, Grand Army of the Republic. 1882.
Appointment certificate of Jairus L. Skinner as Assistant Inspector of the Grand Army of the Republic. 1896.
Affidavit pertaining to Willard A. Russell. 1883.
Notes regarding Jairus L. Skinner's military record. 1865.
Presidential commission and Post Office directive to Jairus L. Skinner as Postmaster of Amherst. 1874.
Correspondence from Grand Army of the Republic associates to Jairus L. Skinner. 1889-1899.
Military reports of Jairus L. Skinner regarding camp supplies. 1863-1864.
Commission of Jairus L. Skinner as First Sergeant. 1861.
Treasury Department and Quartermaster General correspondence relating to the American Civil War reports of Jairus L. Skinner. 1866-1867.
Document nominating Jairus L. Skinner to the post of Senior Vice Commander of the Department of California Grand Army of the Republic. undated.
Campaign fliers, connected to Jairus L. Skinner's campaign to become Senior Vice Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of California. 1886.
Correspondence regarding Jairus L. Skinner;s bid to become Postmaster of Los Angeles, California. 1890.
Documents relating to Jairus L. Skinner's experiences at a prisoner of war camp in South Carolina. Includes 1864 United States Presidential election results from the camp. 1864.
Certificate recognizing Jairus L. Skinner as Special Aide-de-Camp in the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of California and Nevada. 1897.
Correspondence and other material from the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States to Jairus L. Skinner. 1886-1895, undated.
Correspondence, notes, and other material regarding Memorial Day celebrations 1892.
Correspondence from Horace Binney Sargent to Jairus L. Skinner. 1876.
Correspondence from J. M. Stevenslag to William B. Rosecrans pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner. 1886.
Document from the War Department's Adjutant General's Office regarding the military record of Jairus L. Skinner. 1886.
Correspondence from associates to Jairus L. Skinner. 1886.
Advertisements, business cards, and other material possibly regarding Jairus L. Skinner. undated.
Documents regarding Jairus L. Skinner's involvement with the Grand Army of the Republic posts and claims against the government. 1896, undated
Glass samples from Whittier, Fuller, and Co, belonging to Jairus L. Skinner. undated.
Book titled "Infantry Tactics Double and Single Rank Adapted to American Topography and Improved Fire-Arms" by Bvt. Major General Emory Upton (signed by Jairus L. Skinner) 1878.
Subseries 2.3. Alfred P. Skinner correspondence and other material. 1886-1919, undated.
Correspondence from relatives, friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alfred P. Skinner including invoices. 1886–1916, undated.
Manuscripts written by Alfred P. Skinner. 1896–1899, undated.
Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner. 1892–1898, undated.
Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner. 1900–1903, undated.
Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner. 1904–1907, undated.
Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner. 1908–1910, undated.
Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner. 1911–1913, undated.
Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner. 1911–1913, undated.
Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner. 1914–1917, undated.
Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his father Jairus L. Skinner. 1893–1898, undated.
Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his sister Esther S. Perry and brother-in-law John C. Perry. 1896–1919, undated.
Memorandum book belonging to Alfred P. Skinner. undated.
Checkbook from Farmers and Merchants Bank belonging to Alfred P. Skinner. 1901.
Correspondence sent to Alfred P. Skinner regarding the Sons of Veterans. 1895-1902.
Correspondence from Shattuck & Desmond to Harper & Reynolds pertaining to Alfred P. Skinner. 1901.
Certificate appointing Alfred P. Skinner as an Inspecting Officer in the Sons of Veterans. 1898.
Poem titled "Lines to Alfred" by T. C. Kiger regarding Alfred P. Skinner. 1890.
Invoices from First National Bank of Huntington Beach belonging to Alfred P. Skinner. 1906.
Correspondence from Rose Skinner to her mother-in-law Alice R. Skinner. 1902–1903, undated.
Correspondence from Rose Skinner to her mother-in-law Alice R. Skinner and Esther S. Perry. 1904–1909, undated.
Subseries 2.5. Skinner family photographs and other material. 1872-circa 1970, undated.
Sub-series Scope and Content Summary
Photograph album belonging to the Skinner family from around the period of the American Civil War. undated.
Checkbook from the First National Bank of San Jose belonging to an unidentified member of the Skinner family. 1892-1893, undated.
Photograph of Justin Lynn Skinner. 1921.
Correspondence, notes, and other material relating to the land interests of Jairus L. Skinner and Alice R. Skinner. 1872-1894, undated.
Map of Wrights, California. undated.
Photographs of members of the Skinner family including Jairus L. Skinner. undated.
Business and calling cards belonging to members of the Skinner family. undated.
Photograph of Sylvester Rademadu, a former student of Jarius L. Skinner. 1880.
Correspondence invoices, and other material relating to Alice R. Skinner, Jairus L. Skinner, and Alfred P. Skinner including the settlement of the Jairus L. Skinner estate. undated.
Correspondence between various members of the Skinner family, including Alice R. Skinner, Alfred P. Skinner, Edward E. Ropes, and John C. Perry. 1905-1911, undated.
Transcripts of nineteenth and early twentieth century entries in the Skinner family Bible. circa 1970.
Photograph of Los Gatos Creek. undated.
Invoices relating to Alice R. Skinner, Jairus L. Skinner, and Alfred P. Skinner. 1884-1903, undated.
Correspondence between various individuals with ties to the Skinner family. 1886-1897, undated.
Notes belonging to various members of the Skinner family. 1883-1911.
Fliers, calling cards, and other material belonging to the Skinner family. undated.
Photograph album belonging to Jairus L. Skinner containing identified and unidentified photographs, largely of Civil War officers and soldiers. undated.
Series 3. Perry family papers. 1874-1956, undated.
Series Scope and Content Summary
Subseries 3.1. Esther S. Perry correspondence and other material. 1874-1956, undated.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner. 1881–1893, undated.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner. 1894–1895.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner. 1896–1897.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner. 1898–1901.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner. 1902.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner. 1902–1903.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner. 1902–1905.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner. 1904–1910.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner. 1910–1913.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner. 1914–1915, undated.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner. 1916–1917.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her parents Alice R. Skinner and Jairus L. Skinner. 1883–1888, undated.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her parents Alice R. Skinner and Jairus L. Skinner. 1881–1895, undated.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her father Jairus L. Skinner. 1883–1894, undated.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her father Jairus L. Skinner. 1893–1895, undated.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her father Jairus L. Skinner. 1896.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her brother Alfred P. Skinner. 1883–1919, undated.
Manuscripts written by Esther S. Perry. Also includes report cards and correspondence to Emilie Perry. 1882–1915, undated.
Correspondence from relatives to Esther S. Perry. 1891–1931, undated.
Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Esther S. Perry. 1893–1934, undated.
Correspondence from Nellie Briare to Esther S. Perry, Emilie Perry, and Alice R. Skinner. 1874-1944, undated.
Bankbook from Los Angeles National Bank belonging to Esther S. Perry. 1888-1890.
Autograph album belonging to Esther S. Perry. 1890-1896, undated.
Letters of recommendation by J. Cr. Preston, Roehirg & Locke, and the trustees of the Vinedale School on behalf of Esther S. Perry. 1888, 1891.
Correspondence from friends and associates to Esther S. Perry. 1907-1956.
Correspondence, power of attorney form, and agreement form sent by Redmond and Redmond to Esther S. Perry in connection to Jairus L. Skinner's pension. 1912.
Correspondence from Anna Bury to Esther S. Perry. Also includes one letter to Alice R. Skinner. 1913-1914, undated.
Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to Alice R. Skinner including fabric swatches. 1898.
Subseries 3.2. John C. Perry correspondence and other material. 1897-1941, undated.
Correspondence from John C. Perry to his mother-in-law Alice R. Skinner, Alfred P. Skinner, and Esther S. Perry. 1897–1916, undated.
Correspondence between John C. Perry and friends, acquaintances, and associates. 1902–1913.
Correspondence from Alice Winslow Perry, Emilie Rusch Perry, and Esther Parsons Perry to their grandmother Alice R. Skinner and uncle Alfred P. Skinner. 1910–1917, undated.
Register of income and expenses belonging to John C. Perry. 1934-1941.
Typescript titled "Some Observations On Psorosis In The Light Of Experience of Twenty Five Years", written by John C. Perry (hand annotated). undated.
Correspondence between John C. Perry, Professor H.S. Fawcett, and Esther Perry. 1936-1939, undated.
Field notes by John C. Perry concerning psorosis. undated.
Photographs of the John C. Perry family and neighbors. 1913.
Correspondence to and from John C. Perry. 1900-1923.
Series 4. Grand Army of the Republic and related organizations. 1862-1921, undated.
Series Scope and Content Summary
Correspondence and other material relating to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps. 1907-1921, undated.
Roster of the Grand Army of the Republic. undated.
Fliers, rosters, and other material primarily relating to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps. 1886-1901, undated.
Rosters and membership applications relating to the Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans. 1897-1901, undated.
Book titled "Ritual of the Grand Army of the Republic." 1891.
Book titled "Services for the Use of the Grand Army of the Republic." 1881.
Pamphlets of the Grand Army of the Republic, the California and Nevada Department of the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Woman's Relief Corps. 1893-1897.
Fliers, programs, and other material relating to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Sons of Veterans. 1862-1901, undated.
Manual titled "Constitutions, Rules and Regulations" for the Sons of Veterans. 1899.
Manual titled "Manual For the Guidance of the Grand Army of the Republic" (photocopy). 1884.
Proceedings of the National Encampments for the Grand Army of the Republic. 1876-1889.
Pamphlet titled "Digest of Decisions of the Judge Advocate Department of California G.A.R." circa 1884.
Programs for Memorial Day Services held by the Grand Army of the Republic. 1886-1892.
Manual titled "Rules and Regulations" for the Woman's Relief Corps. 1896.
Roster for the Department of California, Grand Army of the Republic. 1883, 1892.
Book titled "Roster, By-Laws and Historical Sketch of Stanton Post No.55 Department of California and Nevada, Grand Army of the Republic" (photocopy). 1893, 1912.
Book titled "Decisions and Opinions of the Commanders-in-Chief and Judge Advocates-General of the Grand Army of the Republic." 1884.
Brochures and rosters regarding the Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman's Relief Corps, and the Sons of Veterans. 1884-1909, undated.
Admission tickets and other material regarding the Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman's Relief Corps, and the Sons of Veterans. Includes badge. 1885-1900, undated.
Proceedings of the Annual Encampments for the Department of California, Grand Army of the Republic. 1882-1895.
Pamphlets regarding the Grand Army of the Republic. 1899.
Fliers regarding the general orders of the Woman's Relief Corps 1897.
Document titled "Address of the Department Commander" from the Department California and Nevada, Grand Army of the Republic. 1897.
Document titled "Official Roll of Thirtieth Annual Encampment, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of California and Nevada." 1897.
Rosters for the Department of Massachusetts, Grand Army of the Republic. 1873-1876.
Documents detailing general orders from the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Massachusetts. 1876.
Documents detailing general orders from the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of California. 1886.
Flier titled "Form of Inspection for the Grand Army of the Republic." undated.
Flier, program, and other material pertaining to the Twenty-Second Annual National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. 1888.
Badges for events organized by the Grand Army of the Republic. 1879-1899
Badge samples for the Grand Army of the Republic including the original price list for memorial badges. undated.
Series 5. General correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other material. 1826-1978, undated.
Series Scope and Content Summary
Photograph of an unidentified man and woman. undated.
Photograph of unidentified women and children. undated.
Newspaper clippings from the Los Angeles Times, Pacific Veteran, Banner. undated.
Newspaper clippings from the Los Angeles Times. undated.
Newspaper clippings from a variety of newspapers. undated.
Newspaper clippings including some that concern the Briare and Chandler families. undated.
Photograph of a gathering held in Amherst, Massachusetts. undated.
Correspondence from Mary F. Deane to Esther P. Chandler. undated.
Fliers and other material covering a range of subjects. 1884-1897, undated.
Pamphlet titled "Transactions of the Hampshire Agricultural Society of Amherst, Mass., For the Year 1876." 1876.
Brochure for the book titled "The History of the Town of Amherst." 1897.
Correspondence from Ella Moody to "My Dear Etie." undated.
Photographs of various individuals. 1877, undated.
Photograph album (empty). undated.
Correspondence to and from the Chandler family including a letter to Alice R. Skinner. 1826-1914, undated.
Correspondence and photgraphs from Lin Kung-Hsiang to "Dear Friends." 1944.
Newspaper clippings covering a wide range of topics. undated.
Correspondence from Daniel Ayres to Sylvester Smith. 1840, undated.
Newspaper clippings including some related to the Chandler family. undated.
Diary of Ariel Parish Chute (typescript of extracts from 1875-1886 original). 1875-1978.
Correspondence from Charles Sumner to Peleg W. Chandler. 1863.
Correspondence to and from various correspondents, chiefly relating to a military hospital. 1862-1863.
Document submitted to the United States Senate on the International Institute of Agriculture at Rome. 1909.
Publications titled "Farmers' Bulletins, United States Department of Agriculture." 1913-1918.
Correspondence (primarily postcards) from the Chandler family to members of the Skinner and Perry families. 1911-1939, undated.
Photographs of an unidentified man and woman. undated.
Manual titled "Instructions for Making Muster-Rolls, Mustering Into Service, Periodical Payments, and Discharging From Service of Volunteers or Militia." 1862.
Manual titled "Instructions for Officers on Outpost and Patrol Duty." 1862.
Publication titled "Historical Address Delivered at the Centennial Celebration in Amherst, Mass., July 4, 1876 by M.F. Dickinson, Jr." 1876.
Pamphlet titled "A Digest of the Laws and Decisions Relating to Pensions, Bounties, Public Lands", issued by M. V. Tierney. undated.
Document from the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions. 1890.
Newspaper clippings on a variety of subjects. undated.
Correspondence from A.Z. Auduus. 1860.
Newspaper clipping on the death of Frances Vaughan. 1906.
Newspaper clippings featuring want-ads from the Los Angeles Times. undated.
Correspondence to and from various individuals primarily relating to the American Civil War including correspondence from Charles Sumner. 1855-1909, undated.
Pamphlet titled "The Volunteers of America." circa 1896.
Newspaper clippings covering a range of subjects. undated.
Program for the First Annual Institute and School of Methods of the Epworth League and Sunday Schools of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Southern California. 1910.
Correspondence from Mrs. G.P. Barnard to "Dear Sir." 1907.
Photograph of unidentified individuals. undated.
Poem titled "Somebody's Mother" written by an unidentified author. 1896.
Advertisements and other material for a variety of businesses, cities, and other entities. undated.
Calendar from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company in San Francisco, California (hand annotated). 1892.
Booklet titled "Township Map of Eastern Kansas." 1856.
Programs, playbills, and other material regarding musical and theatrical performances. circa late 19th century.
Book titled "Manual of Bayonet Exercise Prepared for the Use of the Army of the United States" by George B. McClellan. 1862.
Book titled "Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, and Manoeuvres of the Soldier, A Company, Line of Skirmishers, Battalion, Brigade, or Corps D'Armee" by Brig.-Gen. Silas Casey. 1862.
Book titled "Poems" by Miss H. F. Gould (inscribed to Sarah Maria Chandler). 1832.