Ropes and Skinner families papers

Series 1. Ropes family papers 1837-1931, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence, photographs, and other material pertaining to the Ropes family. This material primarily addresses their experiences during and immediately following the American Civil War in which Hannah A. Ropes served as matron of an army hospital and Edward E. Ropes as a soldier. Much of the correspondence relates directly to the Civil War as do the diaries of Hannah A. Ropes.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged into three sub-series as follows:

Sub-Series 1.1. Hannah A. Ropes diary and correspondence, 1837-1863, undated
Sub-Series 1.2. Edward E. Ropes correspondence and other material, 1856-1931, undated
Sub-Series 1.3. Ropes family photographs, 1849-1869, undated

Sub-Series 1.1. Hannah A. Ropes diary and correspondence 1837-1863, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series consists of correspondence, diaries and other material regarding Hannah A. Ropes, matron of an army hospital during the American Civil War.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 1, Folder 1

Diary of Hannah A. Ropes October - December, 1862

Box 1, Folder 2

Diary of Hannah A. Ropes (photocopy) October - December, 1862

Box 1, Folder 3

Correspondence from Hannah A. Ropes to her daughter Alice R. Skinner 1859 - 1862, undated

Box 1, Folder 4

Correspondence from Hannah A. Ropes to her son Edward E. Ropes 1860-1863

Box 1, Folder 5

Correspondence from Hannah A. Ropes to her mother Esther Parsons Chandler (includes photocopies) 1837-1862

Box 1, Folder 6

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

Box 1, Folder 7

Correspondence from Esther Parsons Chandler to her daughter Hannah A. Ropes 1860-1862

Box 1, Folder 8

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Hannah A. Ropes 1849-1859, undated

Box 36, Folder 14

Correspondence from Charles Sumner to Hannah A. Ropes 1860

Box 40, Folder 16

Correspondence of Hannah A. Ropes to friends and associates 1855-1862

Box 44

Book titled "Religious and Moral Sentences Culled from the Works of Shakespeare" by Frederic D. Huntington (inscribed to Hannah A. Ropes) 1859

Box 44

Book titled "The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Translated Out of the Original Greek" (signed by Hannah A. Ropes) 1848

Sub-Series 1.2. Edward E. Ropes correspondence and other material 1856-1931, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series consists of correspondence, a diary, and other material regarding Edward E. Ropes, an infantryman in the American Civil War and participant in the Battle of Gettysburg.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 2, Folder 1

Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to his mother Hannah A. Ropes. Also includes a letter to his aunt 1856–1861

Box 2, Folder 2

Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to his sister Alice R. Skinner 1857–1863

Box 2, Folder 3

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

Box 2, Folder 4

Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to his sister Alice R. Skinner 1864

Box 2, Folder 5

Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to his sister Alice R. Skinner 1865

Box 2, Folder 6

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Edward E. Ropes 1861-1865

Box 2, Folder 7

Correspondence from relatives to Edward E. Ropes. Includes a letter from Ropes' estranged father, William H. Ropes 1862-1864, undated

Box 2, Folder 8

Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to friends, acquaintances, and relatives 1861-1863, undated

Box 2, Folder 9

Military orders and documents regarding the enlistment and duties of Edward E. Ropes 1862-1864, undated

Box 2, Folder 10

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

Box 30, Folder 8

Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to associates 1859-1860

Box 34, Folder 7

Diary belonging to Edward E. Ropes circa 1862

Box 35, Folder 6

Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to associates 1920

Box 36, Folder 13

Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to Charles Sumner 1864

Box 40, Folder 2

Correspondence from Edward E. Ropes to Howard P. Stewart 1920

Sub-Series 1.3. Ropes family photographs 1849-1869, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains photographs of members of the Ropes family including Hannah A. Ropes, William H. Ropes, and Edward E. Ropes.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This subseries is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 32, Folder 7

Photographic print of William H. Ropes undated

Box 34, Folder 2

Photographs of various members of the Ropes and Chandler families including Hannah A. Ropes, Edward E. Ropes, and Alice R. Skinner circa 1860-1869

Box 34, Folder 3

Photograph of Edward E. Ropes and Alice R. Skinner 1849

Box 34, Folder 4

Photograph of Hannah A. Ropes circa 1860

Box 34, Folder 6

Photograph of William H. Ropes undated

Series 2. Skinner family papers circa 1854-1970, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence, manuscripts, and other material concerning the Skinner family. Correspondence is a mix of personal correspondence within the family and business and fraternal correspondence outside the family. Manuscripts include diaries and commonplace books, as well as literary materials intended for publication. The American Civil War (in which Jairus L. Skinner served as an infantry captain and spent time as a prisoner of war, while Alice R. Skinner worked for the Freeman's Bureau) appears in much of this work, especially the correspondence. Also in the collection are materials related to Jairus and Alice's work as music teachers in Sacramento, California, Jairus' service as Postmaster of Amherst and in sales for Whittier, Fuller, & Co, and Alfred's employment in a string of jobs in the Western United States. The Skinner family accumulated advertisements, theatre programs, restaurant menus, and other memorabilia over the years which is also present.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged into five sub-series as follows:

Sub-Series 2.1. Alice R. Skinner correspondence and other material, 1856-1919, undated
Sub-Series 2.2. Jairus L. Skinner correspondence, manuscripts, and other material, 1854-1900, undated
Sub-Series 2.3. Alfred P. Skinner correspondence and other material, 1886-1919, undated
Sub-Series 2.4. Rose Skinner correspondence, 1902-1909, undated
Sub-Series 2.5. Skinner family photographs and other material, circa 1872-1970, undated

Sub-Series 2.1. Alice R. Skinner correspondence and other material 1856-1919, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material regarding Alice R. Skinner, who worked for the Freeman's Bureau during the American Civil War.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 3, Folder 1

Manuscript titled "The Cascade" edited by Mary L. Cobb and Alice R. Skinner 1859-1863

Box 3, Folder 2

Correspondence from relatives to Alice R. Skinner 1878-1902

Box 3, Folder 3

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner 1879-1905

Box 3, Folder 4

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner 1900-1915, undated

Box 3, Folder 5

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner 1864-1917, undated

Box 3, Folder 6

Correspondence from Emma R. "Emilie" Perry to Alice R. Skinner regarding the family of Esther and John C. Perry 1906-1910, undated

Box 3, Folder 7

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her brother Edward E. Ropes 1862-1865, undated

Box 3, Folder 8

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to friends, acquaintances, and associates 1863-1915, undated

Box 4, Folder 1

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner 1892-1896, undated

Box 4, Folder 2

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner 1897-1900

Box 4, Folder 3

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner 1901-1902

Box 4, Folder 4

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner 1910-1911

Box 4, Folder 5

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner 1912

Box 4, Folder 6

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner 1913-1914

Box 5, Folder 1

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son Alfred P. Skinner 1915-1916

Box 5, Folder 2

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her grandmother 1863

Box 5, Folder 3

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry 1870-1904, undated

Box 5, Folder 4

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry 1905-1906

Box 5, Folder 5

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry 1907-1909

Box 5, Folder 6

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry 1909–1910

Box 5, Folder 7

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry 1911–1912

Box 6, Folder 1

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry 1913–1914

Box 6, Folder 2

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her daughter Esther S. Perry 1913–1917

Box 6, Folder 3

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her granddaughter Alice Winslow Perry including notes from Alice Perry to her grandmother 1905–1917

Box 6, Folder 4

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her granddaughter Emilie Rusch Perry including notes written by Emilie R. Perry 1905–1916, undated

Box 7, Folder 1

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

Box 7, Folder 2

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her son-in-law John C. Perry 1904–1914, undated

Box 7, Folder 3

Documents, clippings, and manuscripts pertaining to Skinner family genealogy compiled by Alice R. Skinner undated

Box 7, Folder 4

Correspondence from relatives to Alice R. Skinner 1863–1902, undated

Box 7, Folder 5

Correspondence from relatives to Alice R. Skinner 1884–1915

Box 7, Folder 6

Correspondence from Andrew and C.S. Tallagsen to Alice R. Skinner 1883–1901

Box 8, Folder 1

Correspondence and documents from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner 1856–1865, undated

Box 8, Folder 2

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner 1862–1863

Box 8, Folder 3

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner 1878–1907, undated

Box 8, Folder 4

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner 1877–1917, undated

Box 8, Folder 5

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner 1877–1914, undated

Box 9, Folder 1

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1865–1887, undated

Box 9, Folder 2

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1884

Box 9, Folder 3

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. Also includes newspaper clippings 1884–1885, undated

Box 9, Folder 4

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner. Also includes newspaper clippings 1882–1884

Box 10, Folder 1

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1884–1885

Box 10, Folder 2

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1885–1892

Box 10, Folder 3

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1892–1893

Box 10, Folder 4

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1893

Box 11, Folder 1

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1894

Box 11, Folder 2

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1894-1895

Box 11, Folder 3

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1895-1896

Box 11, Folder 4

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1896

Box 12, Folder 1

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1896

Box 12, Folder 2

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1897

Box 12, Folder 3

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1897, undated

Box 12, Folder 4

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to her husband Jairus L. Skinner 1898–1899

Box 28, Folder 3

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alice R. Skinner 1868–1905, undated

Box 28, Folder 4

Invoices, receipts, and other material pertaining to Alice R. Skinner 1885–1902, undated

Box 30, Folder 4

Correspondence from Nellie Briare to Alice R. Skinner 1905-1916, undated

Box 30, Folder 5

Correspondence from Nellie Briare to Alice R. Skinner, Esther S. Perry, and Alfred P. Skinner 1893-1919, undated

Box 30, Folder 6

Correspondence from Nellie Briare to Alice R. Skinner 1898-1917, undated

Box 30, Folder 7

Correspondence from Nell Bacon to Alice R. Skinner and Esther S. Perry 1893-1902, undated

Box 30, Folder 9

Correspondence between Nellie Smith and Alice R. Skinner 1877-1880

Box 32, Folder 4

Correspondence from Alfred D. Chandler and William Going Hosea to Alice R. Skinner primarily regarding the will of Henry C. Andrews 1898-1902

Box 32, Folder 5

Documents pertaining to the will of Henry C. Andrews, belonging to Alice R. Skinner 1887-1899

Box 32, Folder 6

Correspondence from Belle Hawley, Pauline A. Ames, and others to Alice R. Skinner 1893-1909, undated

Box 33, Folder 7

Receipts, cards, and fliers pertaining to Alice R. Skinner 1894-1917, undated

Box 33, Folder 9

Printed material from the Young Men's Christian Association and the Young Women's Christian Association pertaining to Alice R. Skinner 1901-1905, undated

Box 34, Folder 11

Notebook belonging to Alice R. Skinner 1893-1908, undated

Box 35, Folder 1

Diaries possibly belonging to Alice R. Skinner 1859-1860, undated

Box 35, Folder 4

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to Esther S. Perry 1874

Box 35, Folder 5

Newspaper clippings, bills, and other material pertaining to Alice R. Skinner 1903-1904, undated

Box 35, Folder 10

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

Box 35, Folder 14

Correspondence between Alice R. Skinner and Horace P. Chandler, Mary E. Gibbons, George H. Winterburn, and others 1900-1914, undated

Box 35, Folder 16

Correspondence from Alice R. Skinner to unknown individuals (incomplete fragments) undated

Box 35, Folder 19

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

Box 35, Folder 24

Invoices pertaining to Alice R. Skinner 1914-1915

Box 36, Folder 4-5

Correspondence from Almer P. Soule to Alice R. Skinner and Alfred P. Skinner 1885-1898, undated

Box 36, Folder 10

Manuscript of unknown title written by Alice R. Skinner (incomplete fragment) circa 1860-1869

Box 36, Folder 11

Manuscript titled "Our Puss" written by Alice R. Skinner circa 1860-1869

Box 36, Folder 12

Diary of Alice R. Skinner July-August 1864

Box 37, Folder 2

Correspondence from friends and acquaintances to Alice R. Skinner 1897-1901, undated

Box 37, Folder 5

Correspondence from the Chandler family to Alice R. Skinner 1870-1911

Box 37, Folder 7

Correspondence primarily from Alice R. Skinner to Jairus L. Skinner undated

Box 37, Folder 9

Correspondence from various piano dealers and music companies to Alice R. Skinner. Includes invoices related to this correspondence 1877-1889

Box 37, Folder 22

Notes and press clippings pertaining to Alice R. Skinner undated

Box 39, Folder 10

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

Box 39, Folder 11

Correspondence from Annie E. Slay to Alice R. Skinner 1901-1903, undated

Box 39, Folder 12

Correspondence from Dr. Eliza M. Miller to Alice R. Skinner 1901-1903

Box 40, Folder 8

Poem titled "St. Valentine's Day" written by Alice R. Skinner undated

Box 40, Folder 9

Poem titled "10" written by Alice R. Skinner 1909

Box 40, Folder 10

Will of Alice R. Skinner (incomplete fragment) undated

Box 40, Folder 11

Poem titled "Dec 13th" written by Alice R. Skinner 1911

Box 40, Folder 12

Untitled poem written by Alice R. Skinner 1912

Box 40, Folder 13

Notes by Alice R. Skinner undated

Box 40, Folder 18

Correspondence from the Santa Clara Valley Mill and Lumber Company to Alice R. Skinner 1884

Box 40, Folder 24

Contracts regarding street improvements given to George H. Phelps by Alice R. Skinner 1906

Box 40, Folder 25

Mortgage of Alice R. Skinner and John C. Perry 1911

Box 40, Folder 28

Invoices, notes, and other material pertaining to Alice R. Skinner 1900-1911

Box 41, Folder 5

Correspondence from Joe Calvert to Alice R. Skinner 1898-1900

Box 43, Folder 2

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

Box 43, Folder 3

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

Sub-Series 2.2. Jairus L. Skinner correspondence, manuscripts, and other material 1854-1900, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material regarding Jairus L. Skinner, captain and prisoner of war in the American Civil War, Postmaster of Amherst, music teacher in Sacramento, California, and employee of Whittier, Fuller, and Co.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 12, Folder 5

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his parents 1863–1864

Box 12, Folder 6

Correspondence between Jairus L. Skinner and his acquaintances and associates 1869–1896, undated

Box 12, Folder 7

Receipts, invoices, and other material regarding Jairus L. Skinner 1877–1899, undated

Box 13, Folder 1

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Jairus L. Skinner 1861–1898, undated

Box 13, Folder 2

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1865–1866, undated

Box 13, Folder 3

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1868–1871, undated

Box 13, Folder 4

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1871, undated

Box 13, Folder 5

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1871–1873, undated

Box 14, Folder 1

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1874–1876

Box 14, Folder 2

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1877, undated

Box 14, Folder 3

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1883, undated

Box 14, Folder 4

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1885

Box 15, Folder 1

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1885

Box 15, Folder 2

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1884

Box 15, Folder 3

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1884

Box 15, Folder 4

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1885-1886

Box 15, Folder 5

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1886

Box 16, Folder 1

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1887–1892, undated

Box 16, Folder 2

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1893

Box 16, Folder 3

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1893

Box 17, Folder 1

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1893–1895

Box 17, Folder 2

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1895

Box 17, Folder 3

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1893–1894

Box 17, Folder 4

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1894

Box 18, Folder 1

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1894–1896, undated

Box 18, Folder 2

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1897

Box 18, Folder 3

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1897

Box 18, Folder 4

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1897

Box 19, Folder 1

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1896

Box 19, Folder 2

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1896

Box 19, Folder 3

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1898

Box 19, Folder 4

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his wife Alice R. Skinner 1898–1899

Box 20, Folder 1

Manuscripts by Jairus L. Skinner regarding the universe and solar system undated

Box 20, Folder 2

Manuscripts by Jairus L. Skinner regarding the universe and solar system (photocopies) undated

Box 20, Folder 3

Correspondence from relatives to Jairus L. Skinner 1871–1897

Box 20, Folder 4

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Jairus L. Skinner including letters of recommendation for Skinner 1854–1899, undated

Box 20, Folder 5

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his daughter Esther S. Perry 1874–1895

Box 20, Folder 6

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his son Alfred P. Skinner 1892–1895, undated

Box 20, Folder 7

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to his son Alfred P. Skinner 1896–1898, undated

Box 28, Folder 5

Typescript titled "Diary of Jairus Leander Skinner: War of the Rebellion, U.S.A. 1861-65." undated

Box 28, Folder 6

Manuscript titled "Diary of Jairus Leander Skinner: War of the Rebellion, U.S.A. 1861-65" (incomplete) undated

Box 29, Folder 1

Diaries of Jairus L. Skinner 1862-1863

Box 29, Folder 2

Diaries of Jairus L. Skinner 1864-1865

Box 29, Folder 3-16

Manuscripts of lectures delivered by Jairus L. Skinner on religious subjects 1888-1899, undated

Box 30, Folder 1

Poem titled "The Soliders' Home" written by Jairus L. Skinner 1892

Box 30, Folder 2

Manuscript of an untitled written work including four chapters undated

Box 30, Folder 10

Commonplace book belonging to Jairus L. Skinner including catalogs for Whittier, Fuller & Co undated

Box 31, Folder 1-2

Catalogs from Whittier, Fuller, & Co 1887-1891, undated

Box 31, Folder 3

Commonplace book of Jairus L. Skinner circa 1891

Box 31, Folder 7

Commonplace book belonging to Jairus L. Skinner 1880

Box 31, Folder 8

Checkbook from Los Angeles National Bank belonging to Jairus L. Skinner 1887-1888

Box 32, Folder 2

Commonplace book belonging to Jairus L. Skinner undated

Box 33, Folder 4

Housebook belonging to Jairus L. Skinner 1868-1882

Box 33, Folder 5

Notebook of Jairus L. Skinner regarding his music students 1880-1881, undated

Box 33, Folder 6

Commonplace book of Jairus L. Skinner containing musical notations and religious texts 1877, undated

Box 33, Folder 8

Receipts, invoices, and notes regarding Jairus L. Skinner 1877-1886, undated

Box 33, Folder 10

Programs and fliers pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner's musical career in Sacramento 1878-1882, undated

Box 33, Folder 12

Correspondence from Ella McCleery to Jairus L. Skinner 1885

Box 33, Folder 19

Photographs of Jairus L. Skinner 1865-1893, undated

Box 35, Folder 2

Notebook regarding the Apollo Club written by Jairus L. Skinner 1880

Box 35, Folder 3

Notebook regarding the Cecilia Club written by Jairus L. Skinner 1880

Box 35, Folder 8

Newspaper clippings on concerts given by Jairus L. Skinner 1878-1882

Box 35, Folder 21

Poems regarding the American Civil War written by Jairus L. Skinner 1895

Box 35, Folder 22

Correspondence from fellow Grand Army of the Republic members to Jairus L. Skinner 1889-1900

Box 35, Folder 23

Fliers, programs, and other material relating to Jairus L. Skinner as a music teacher 1878-1881

Box 35, Folder 25

Correspondence regarding Jairus L. Skinner and his efforts to become postmaster of Los Angeles, California 1889-1892

Box 35, Folder 27

Fliers promoting "The Soldiers' Home" and lectures given by Jairus L. Skinner 1899, undated

Box 36, Folder 1

Manuscripts and notes regarding religion and musical performances 1898

Box 36, Folder 2

Poem titled "The Soldiers' Home" written by Jairus L. Skinner (incomplete fragment) undated

Box 36, Folder 9

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to Wells Fargo & Co 1894

Box 36, Folder 15

Manuscript of an address written and delivered by Jairus L. Skinner on the Grand Army of the Republic 1891

Box 36, Folder 16

Poem regarding the Stanton Post of the Grand Army of the Republic written by Jairus L. Skinner undated

Box 36, Folder 17

Poem titled "Alice" written by Jairus L. Skinner 1891

Box 36, Folder 18

Poem titled "Scraps" written by Jairus L. Skinner 1884

Box 36, Folder 19

Poem regarding the Civil War written by Jairus L. Skinner 1895-1898, undated

Box 36, Folder 20

Newspaper clippings from Los Angeles, California regarding lectures given by Jairus L. Skinner (hand annotated) 1895

Box 36, Folder 21

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to friends and associates 1870-1899, undated

Box 36, Folder 22

Patent for an improved mail-bag lock designed by Jairus L. Skinner 1874

Box 36, Folder 29

Manuscript titled "Memorial Sunday, May 27, 1894" written by Jairus L. Skinner 1894

Box 36, Folder 30

Lists of individuals written by Jairus L. Skinner undated

Box 36, Folder 32

Poem titled "The Dawning Light" written by Jairus L. Skinner 1893

Box 36, Folder 33

Manuscript titled "The Union Veterans' Campaign Song for '92: The 'Substitute'" written by Jairus L. Skinner 1892

Box 36, Folder 34

Manuscript titled "The Welcome Reception" written by Jairus L. Skinner 1892

Box 36, Folder 35

Manuscript titled "Mrs. Kate Homer Clayton- Personal" written by Jairus L. Skinner 1884

Box 36, Folder 36

Manuscripts and drafts of written works by Jairus L. Skinner including a draft copy of "The Soldiers' Home." undated

Box 37, Folder 1

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to friends and associates 1889-1893

Box 37, Folder 10

Correspondence between the United States Land Office and Jairus L. Skinner regarding Abandonment of Preemption Declaration 1883

Box 37, Folder 12

Correspondence from H.H. Kellogg to Myron H. Crofts, pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner 1877

Box 37, Folder 13

Correspondence from R. Cunningham to Jairus L. Skinner 1890

Box 37, Folder 20

Tax forms from Santa Clara County that were sent to Jairus L. Skinner 1888-1899

Box 37, Folder 21

Insurance policy from Bankers Alliance of California that belonged to Jairus L. Skinner 1889

Box 37, Folder 26

Correspondence from Mollie F. Hill to Jairus L. Skinner 1877-1894, undated

Box 39, Folder 5

Receipt for State Poll Tax belonging to Jairus L. Skinner 1895

Box 39, Folder 6

Autograph album possibly belonging to Jairus L. Skinner undated

Box 40, Folder 3

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to Edwin M. Stanton 1865

Box 40, Folder 4

Newspaper clipping from the Sacramento Bee regarding a social gathering organized by Jairus L. Skinner 1878

Box 40, Folder 20

Notes and blueprints undated

Box 40, Folder 29

Correspondence from Jairus L. Skinner to R. J. Lindsay 1898

Box 40, Folder 32

Newspaper clippings pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner undated

Box 40, Folder 33

Correspondence and other material from friends, associates, and business partners to Jairus L. Skinner 1866-1890

Box 40, Folder 34

Correspondence, invoices, and other material relating to the military career of Jairus L. Skinner 1862-1864, undated

Box 40, Folder 35

Correspondence regarding Jairus L. Skinner and his bid for Postmaster of Los Angeles, California 1889-1890, undated

Box 40, Folder 37

Fliers pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner's music career in Sacramento, California 1879, undated

Box 40, Folder 38

Correspondence regarding Jairus L. Skinner and his bid for Postmaster of Los Angeles, California 1889-1890

Box 41, Folder 1

Correspondence from Luke Lyman to W. B. Washburn pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner 1865

Box 41, Folder 2

Resolutions by residents of Amherst in honor of Jairus L. Skinner 1876, undated

Box 41, Folder 3

Fliers pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner's music career in Sacramento, California 1879, 1882, undated

Box 41, Folder 4

Notes possibly belonging to Jairus L. Skinner undated

Box 41, Folder 8

Documents pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner's job as Amherst postmaster 1865-1877, undated

Box 41, Folder 9

Correspondence from friends to Jairus L. Skinner 1889-1898, undated

Box 42, Folder 1

Receipts received by Jairus L. Skinner from Lucius M. Boltwood, who preceded Skinner as Amherst postmaster August 1865

Box 42, Folder 2

Presidential commissions and post office directives granted to Jairus L. Skinner 1865-1874

Box 42, Folder 4

Inspection Reports of Jairus L. Skinner, Grand Army of the Republic 1895-1898

Box 42, Folder 5

Resolutions and subscription in honor of Mollie F. Hill, Sumner Post #3, Grand Army of the Republic 1882

Box 42, Folder 7

Appointment certificate of Jairus L. Skinner as Assistant Inspector of the Grand Army of the Republic 1896

Box 42, Folder 9

Affidavit pertaining to Willard A. Russell 1883

Box 42, Folder 10

Notes regarding Jairus L. Skinner's military record 1865

Box 42, Folder 11

Presidential commission and Post Office directive to Jairus L. Skinner as Postmaster of Amherst 1874

Box 42, Folder 12

Correspondence from Grand Army of the Republic associates to Jairus L. Skinner 1889-1899

Box 42, Folder 13

Military reports of Jairus L. Skinner regarding camp supplies 1863-1864

Box 42, Folder 14

Commission of Jairus L. Skinner as First Sergeant 1861

Box 42, Folder 15

Treasury Department and Quartermaster General correspondence relating to the American Civil War reports of Jairus L. Skinner 1866-1867

Box 42, Folder 17

Document nominating Jairus L. Skinner to the post of Senior Vice Commander of the Department of California Grand Army of the Republic undated

Box 42, Folder 19

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

Box 42, Folder 20

Correspondence regarding Jairus L. Skinner;s bid to become Postmaster of Los Angeles, California 1890

Box 42, Folder 21

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

Box 42, Folder 22

Certificate recognizing Jairus L. Skinner as Special Aide-de-Camp in the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of California and Nevada 1897

Box 42, Folder 23

Correspondence and other material from the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States to Jairus L. Skinner 1886-1895, undated

Box 42, Folder 25

Correspondence, notes, and other material regarding Memorial Day celebrations 1892

Box 42, Folder 26

Correspondence from Horace Binney Sargent to Jairus L. Skinner 1876

Box 42, Folder 27

Correspondence from J. M. Stevenslag to William B. Rosecrans pertaining to Jairus L. Skinner 1886

Box 42, Folder 29

Document from the War Department's Adjutant General's Office regarding the military record of Jairus L. Skinner 1886

Box 42, Folder 30

Correspondence from associates to Jairus L. Skinner 1886

Box 42, Folder 32

Advertisements, business cards, and other material possibly regarding Jairus L. Skinner undated

Box 43, Folder 1

Documents regarding Jairus L. Skinner's involvement with the Grand Army of the Republic posts and claims against the government 1896, undated

Box 43, Folder 4

Glass samples from Whittier, Fuller, and Co, belonging to Jairus L. Skinner undated

Box 44

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

Sub-Series 2.3. Alfred P. Skinner correspondence and other material 1886-1919, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material regarding Alfred P. Skinner, son of Jairus L. Skinner and active member in the Sons of Veterans.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 25, Folder 5

Correspondence from relatives, friends, acquaintances, and associates to Alfred P. Skinner including invoices 1886–1916, undated

Box 26, Folder 1

Manuscripts written by Alfred P. Skinner 1896–1899, undated

Box 26, Folder 2

Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner 1892–1898, undated

Box 26, Folder 3

Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner 1900–1903, undated

Box 26, Folder 4

Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner 1904–1907, undated

Box 26, Folder 5

Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner 1908–1910, undated

Box 27, Folder 1

Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner 1911–1913, undated

Box 27, Folder 2

Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner 1911–1913, undated

Box 27, Folder 3

Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his mother Alice R. Skinner 1914–1917, undated

Box 27, Folder 4

Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his father Jairus L. Skinner 1893–1898, undated

Box 27, Folder 5

Correspondence from Alfred P. Skinner to his sister Esther S. Perry and brother-in-law John C. Perry 1896–1919, undated

Box 32, Folder 1

Memorandum book belonging to Alfred P. Skinner undated

Box 34, Folder 10

Checkbook from Farmers and Merchants Bank belonging to Alfred P. Skinner 1901

Box 35, Folder 20

Correspondence sent to Alfred P. Skinner regarding the Sons of Veterans 1895-1902

Box 37, Folder 14

Correspondence from Shattuck & Desmond to Harper & Reynolds pertaining to Alfred P. Skinner 1901

Box 37, Folder 23

Certificate appointing Alfred P. Skinner as an Inspecting Officer in the Sons of Veterans 1898

Box 40, Folder 5

Poem titled "Lines to Alfred" by T. C. Kiger regarding Alfred P. Skinner 1890

Box 40, Folder 26

Invoices from First National Bank of Huntington Beach belonging to Alfred P. Skinner 1906

Sub-Series 2.4. Rose Skinner correspondence 1902-1909, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series consists of correspondence regarding Rose Skinner, wife of Alfred P. Skinner.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 28, Folder 1

Correspondence from Rose Skinner to her mother-in-law Alice R. Skinner 1902–1903, undated

Box 28, Folder 2

Correspondence from Rose Skinner to her mother-in-law Alice R. Skinner and Esther S. Perry 1904–1909, undated

Sub-Series 2.5. Skinner family photographs and other material circa 1872-1970, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series contains photographs and other material regarding members of the Skinner family. Includes a large amount of memorabilia collected by the Skinner family including advertisements, theatre programs, and restaurant menus.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 31, Folder 6

Photograph album belonging to the Skinner family from around the period of the American Civil War undated

Box 32, Folder 3

Checkbook from the First National Bank of San Jose belonging to an unidentified member of the Skinner family 1892-1893, undated

Box 32, Folder 8

Photograph of Justin Lynn Skinner 1921

Box 32, Folder 12

Correspondence, notes, and other material relating to the land interests of Jairus L. Skinner and Alice R. Skinner 1872-1894, undated

Box 32, Folder 13

Map of Wrights, California undated

Box 34, Folder 1

Photographs of members of the Skinner family including Jairus L. Skinner undated

Box 34, Folder 9

Business and calling cards belonging to members of the Skinner family undated

Box 35, Folder 7

Photograph of Sylvester Rademadu, a former student of Jarius L. Skinner 1880

Box 35, Folder 11

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

Box 36, Folder 3

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

Box 37, Folder 6

Transcripts of nineteenth and early twentieth century entries in the Skinner family Bible circa 1970

Box 37, Folder 11

Photograph of Los Gatos Creek undated

Box 39, Folder 8

Invoices relating to Alice R. Skinner, Jairus L. Skinner, and Alfred P. Skinner 1884-1903, undated

Box 40, Folder 15

Correspondence between various individuals with ties to the Skinner family 1886-1897, undated

Box 40, Folder 31

Notes belonging to various members of the Skinner family 1883-1911

Box 42

Fliers, calling cards, and other material belonging to the Skinner family undated

Box 46

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 Contents

This series consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material relating to members of the Perry family, primarily Esther C. Perry and John C. Perry. Includes personal and business related correspondence, photographs, and financial documents of the Perry family.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged into two sub-series as follows:

Sub-Series 3.1. Esther S. Perry correspondence and other material, 1874-1956, undated
Sub-Series 3.2. John C. Perry correspondence and other material, 1897-1941, undated

Sub-Series 3.1. Esther S. Perry correspondence and other material 1874-1956, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material regarding Esther S. Perry, daughter of Jairus L. Skinner and wife of John C. Perry.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 21, Folder 1

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner 1881–1893, undated

Box 21, Folder 2

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner 1894–1895

Box 21, Folder 3

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner 1896–1897

Box 21, Folder 4

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner 1898–1901

Box 22, Folder 1

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner 1902

Box 22, Folder 2

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner 1902–1903

Box 22, Folder 3

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner 1902–1905

Box 22, Folder 4

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner 1904–1910

Box 22, Folder 5

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner 1910–1913

Box 23, Folder 1

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner 1914–1915, undated

Box 23, Folder 2

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her mother Alice R. Skinner 1916–1917

Box 23, Folder 3

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her parents Alice R. Skinner and Jairus L. Skinner 1883–1888, undated

Box 23, Folder 4

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her parents Alice R. Skinner and Jairus L. Skinner 1881–1895, undated

Box 23, Folder 5

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her father Jairus L. Skinner 1883–1894, undated

Box 24, Folder 1

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her father Jairus L. Skinner 1893–1895, undated

Box 24, Folder 2

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her father Jairus L. Skinner 1896

Box 24, Folder 3

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to her brother Alfred P. Skinner 1883–1919, undated

Box 24, Folder 4

Manuscripts written by Esther S. Perry. Also includes report cards and correspondence to Emilie Perry 1882–1915, undated

Box 24, Folder 5

Correspondence from relatives to Esther S. Perry 1891–1931, undated

Box 25, Folder 1

Correspondence from friends, acquaintances, and associates to Esther S. Perry 1893–1934, undated

Box 30, Folder 3

Correspondence from Nellie Briare to Esther S. Perry, Emilie Perry, and Alice R. Skinner 1874-1944, undated

Box 31, Folder 4

Bankbook from Los Angeles National Bank belonging to Esther S. Perry 1888-1890

Box 31, Folder 5

Autograph album belonging to Esther S. Perry 1890-1896, undated

Box 35, Folder 9

Letters of recommendation by J. Cr. Preston, Roehirg & Locke, and the trustees of the Vinedale School on behalf of Esther S. Perry 1888, 1891

Box 35, Folder 12

Correspondence from friends and associates to Esther S. Perry 1907-1956

Box 36, Folder 23

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

Box 40, Folder 7

Correspondence from Anna Bury to Esther S. Perry. Also includes one letter to Alice R. Skinner 1913-1914, undated

Box 41, Folder 6

Correspondence from Esther S. Perry to Alice R. Skinner including fabric swatches 1898

Sub-Series 3.2. John C. Perry correspondence and other material 1897-1941, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series consists of correspondence, field notes, and other material regarding John C. Perry who was involved in the early citrus industry of Southern California.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 25, Folder 2

Correspondence from John C. Perry to his mother-in-law Alice R. Skinner, Alfred P. Skinner, and Esther S. Perry 1897–1916, undated

Box 25, Folder 3

Correspondence between John C. Perry and friends, acquaintances, and associates 1902–1913

Box 25, Folder 4

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

Box 33, Folder 3

Register of income and expenses belonging to John C. Perry 1934-1941

Box 36, Folder 26

Typescript titled "Some Observations On Psorosis In The Light Of Experience of Twenty Five Years", written by John C. Perry (hand annotated) undated

Box 36, Folder 27

Correspondence between John C. Perry, Professor H.S. Fawcett, and Esther Perry 1936-1939, undated

Box 36, Folder 28

Field notes by John C. Perry concerning psorosis undated

Box 37, Folder 15

Photographs of the John C. Perry family and neighbors 1913

Box 37, Folder 17

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 Contents

This series consists of publications, fliers, and other material regarding the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) and related organizations. Included material documents the GAR, Woman's Relief Corps, and Sons of Veterans at the national, state, and local levels.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 33, Folder 17

Correspondence and other material relating to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps 1907-1921, undated

Box 36, Folder 31

Roster of the Grand Army of the Republic undated

Box 37, Folder 3

Fliers, rosters, and other material primarily relating to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps 1886-1901, undated

Box 37, Folder 4

Rosters and membership applications relating to the Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans 1897-1901, undated

Box 37, Folder 18

Book titled "Ritual of the Grand Army of the Republic." 1891

Box 37, Folder 19

Book titled "Services for the Use of the Grand Army of the Republic." 1881

Box 37, Folder 24

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

Box 37, Folder 25

Fliers, programs, and other material relating to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Sons of Veterans 1862-1901, undated

Box 37, Folder 27

Manual titled "Constitutions, Rules and Regulations" for the Sons of Veterans 1899

Box 38, Folder 1

Manual titled "Manual For the Guidance of the Grand Army of the Republic" (photocopy) 1884

Box 38, Folder 2-4

Proceedings of the National Encampments for the Grand Army of the Republic 1876-1889

Box 38, Folder 7

Pamphlet titled "Digest of Decisions of the Judge Advocate Department of California G.A.R." circa 1884

Box 38, Folder 8

Programs for Memorial Day Services held by the Grand Army of the Republic 1886-1892

Box 38, Folder 9

Manual titled "Rules and Regulations" for the Woman's Relief Corps 1896

Box 38, Folder 10

Roster for the Department of California, Grand Army of the Republic 1883, 1892

Box 38, Folder 11

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

Box 38, Folder 12

Book titled "Decisions and Opinions of the Commanders-in-Chief and Judge Advocates-General of the Grand Army of the Republic." 1884

Box 38, Folder 13

Brochures and rosters regarding the Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman's Relief Corps, and the Sons of Veterans 1884-1909, undated

Box 38, Folder 14

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

Box 39, Folder 1-4

Proceedings of the Annual Encampments for the Department of California, Grand Army of the Republic 1882-1895

Box 40, Folder 36

Pamphlets regarding the Grand Army of the Republic 1899

Box 41, Folder 7

Fliers regarding the general orders of the Woman's Relief Corps 1897

Box 42, Folder 3

Document titled "Address of the Department Commander" from the Department California and Nevada, Grand Army of the Republic 1897

Box 42, Folder 6

Document titled "Official Roll of Thirtieth Annual Encampment, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of California and Nevada." 1897

Box 42, Folder 8

Rosters for the Department of Massachusetts, Grand Army of the Republic 1873-1876

Box 42, Folder 16

Documents detailing general orders from the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Massachusetts 1876

Box 42, Folder 18

Documents detailing general orders from the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of California 1886

Box 42, Folder 24

Flier titled "Form of Inspection for the Grand Army of the Republic." undated

Box 42, Folder 28

Flier, program, and other material pertaining to the Twenty-Second Annual National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic 1888

Box 45

Badges for events organized by the Grand Army of the Republic 1879-1899

Box 45

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 Contents

This series consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other material that cannot be specifically attributed to members of the Ropes, Skinner, and Perry families or the Grand Army of the Republic and related organizations. Includes correspondence and newspaper clippings related to the Chandler family and other individuals as well as publications and manuals on a variety of subjects.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 32, Folder 9

Photograph of an unidentified man and woman undated

Box 32, Folder 10

Photograph of unidentified women and children undated

Box 32, Folder 11

Newspaper clippings from the Los Angeles Times, Pacific Veteran, Banner undated

Box 32, Folder 14

Newspaper clippings from the Los Angeles Times undated

Box 33, Folder 1

Newspaper clippings from a variety of newspapers undated

Box 33, Folder 2

Newspaper clippings including some that concern the Briare and Chandler families undated

Box 33, Folder 11

Photograph of a gathering held in Amherst, Massachusetts undated

Box 33, Folder 13

Correspondence from Mary F. Deane to Esther P. Chandler undated

Box 33, Folder 14

Fliers and other material covering a range of subjects 1884-1897, undated

Box 33, Folder 15

Pamphlet titled "Transactions of the Hampshire Agricultural Society of Amherst, Mass., For the Year 1876." 1876

Box 33, Folder 16

Brochure for the book titled "The History of the Town of Amherst." 1897

Box 33, Folder 18

Correspondence from Ella Moody to "My Dear Etie." undated

Box 33, Folder 20

Photographs of various individuals 1877, undated

Box 34, Folder 8

Photograph album (empty) undated

Box 35, Folder 13

Correspondence to and from the Chandler family including a letter to Alice R. Skinner 1826-1914, undated

Box 35, Folder 15

Correspondence and photgraphs from Lin Kung-Hsiang to "Dear Friends." 1944

Box 35, Folder 17

Newspaper clippings covering a wide range of topics undated

Box 35, Folder 18

Correspondence from Daniel Ayres to Sylvester Smith 1840, undated

Box 35, Folder 26

Newspaper clippings including some related to the Chandler family undated

Box 36, Folder 6

Diary of Ariel Parish Chute (typescript of extracts from 1875-1886 original) 1875-1978

Box 36, Folder 7

Correspondence from Charles Sumner to Peleg W. Chandler 1863

Box 36, Folder 8

Correspondence to and from various correspondents, chiefly relating to a military hospital 1862-1863

Box 36, Folder 24

Document submitted to the United States Senate on the International Institute of Agriculture at Rome 1909

Box 36, Folder 25

Publications titled "Farmers' Bulletins, United States Department of Agriculture." 1913-1918

Box 37, Folder 8

Correspondence (primarily postcards) from the Chandler family to members of the Skinner and Perry families 1911-1939, undated

Box 37, Folder 16

Photographs of an unidentified man and woman undated

Box 37, Folder 28

Manual titled "Instructions for Making Muster-Rolls, Mustering Into Service, Periodical Payments, and Discharging From Service of Volunteers or Militia." 1862

Box 37, Folder 29

Manual titled "Instructions for Officers on Outpost and Patrol Duty." 1862

Box 38, Folder 5

Publication titled "Historical Address Delivered at the Centennial Celebration in Amherst, Mass., July 4, 1876 by M.F. Dickinson, Jr." 1876

Box 38, Folder 6

Pamphlet titled "A Digest of the Laws and Decisions Relating to Pensions, Bounties, Public Lands", issued by M. V. Tierney undated

Box 39, Folder 7

Document from the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions 1890

Box 39, Folder 9

Newspaper clippings on a variety of subjects undated

Box 40, Folder 1

Correspondence from A.Z. Auduus 1860

Box 40, Folder 6

Newspaper clipping on the death of Frances Vaughan 1906

Box 40, Folder 14

Newspaper clippings featuring want-ads from the Los Angeles Times undated

Box 40, Folder 17

Correspondence to and from various individuals primarily relating to the American Civil War including correspondence from Charles Sumner 1855-1909, undated

Box 40, Folder 19

Pamphlet titled "The Volunteers of America." circa 1896

Box 40, Folder 21

Newspaper clippings covering a range of subjects undated

Box 40, Folder 22

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

Box 40, Folder 23

Correspondence from Mrs. G.P. Barnard to "Dear Sir." 1907

Box 40, Folder 27

Photograph of unidentified individuals undated

Box 40, Folder 30

Poem titled "Somebody's Mother" written by an unidentified author 1896

Box 42, Folder 31

Advertisements and other material for a variety of businesses, cities, and other entities undated

Box 43, Folder 5

Calendar from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company in San Francisco, California (hand annotated) 1892

Box 34, Folder 5

Booklet titled "Township Map of Eastern Kansas." 1856

Box 43, Folder 6

Programs, playbills, and other material regarding musical and theatrical performances circa late 19th century

Box 44

Book titled "Manual of Bayonet Exercise Prepared for the Use of the Army of the United States" by George B. McClellan 1862

Box 44

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

Box 44

Book titled "Poems" by Miss H. F. Gould (inscribed to Sarah Maria Chandler) 1832