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Box 5

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Contains 9 Results:

Incoming Correspondence of Alfred Johnson, 1888-1905

 File — Box: 5
Identifier: Series V
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains the letters written to Alfred Johnson by his son, Homer Johnson. Topics covered in the letters include information regarding Homer's 1888 and 1896 honeymoons with Nettie and Louise, respectfully.

Dates: 1888-1905

Incoming Correspondence of Philothea and Alfred Johnson, 1856-1901

 File — Box: 5
Identifier: Series VI
Scope and Contents From the Series: Consists of letters written to Philothea and Alfred Johnson by a variety of individuals. Key correspondents include M.L. Hiller, E.F. Townsend, and Mary and Martha Townsend. Many of these letters are addressed to "Dear Cousins". Several letters are from a female named "Frank", in which she worries that she is viewed as "stuck up" by other friends and family members, and contemplates the meaning of death and her relationship with God. This series is arranged...
Dates: 1856-1901

Incoming Correspondence of Polly and George, 1856-1875

 File — Box: 5
Identifier: Series VII
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series includes the correspondence received by Polly and George Gregory. Correspondents to Polly and George (who are often addressed as Uncle and Aunt) include Abby and Reid Burritt, Luriana Everett, Marietta Ketchin, Isaac Waring, and Rachel Wolgorn. These letters mainly report on routine matters. Polly and George may well not be residents of the United States; in one letter, there an in depth description and explanation provided for them regarding Thanksgiving Day celebrations....
Dates: 1856-1875

Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1855-1919, undated

 File — Box: 5
Identifier: Series VIII
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of miscellaneous correspondence belonging to related members of the Johnson family. Included are letters of S.A. Pickham, F. Townsend, Hosea Townsend, Captain L. Townsend, and Louise Pope Johnson. Other lesser items are an 1888 wedding announcement of Nettie and Homer, and an invitation to Philothea's 80th birthday celebration. This series is arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1855-1919, undated

Arithmetic, 1877-1879

 File — Box: 5
Identifier: Series IX
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is comprised the school papers of Homer Johnson. These include several English grammar and vocabulary exercises, arithmetic worksheets, and papers from Greek and Latin class exercises. Some miscellaneous topics include geography and history. A substantial part of this series is made up of student essays written by Homer for a Rhetoric and Speech class which was presumably taught by L.B. Hall. These essays cover a variety of topics such as slavery, William Lloyd Garrison, the...
Dates: 1877-1879

Classics, 1879-1880

 File — Box: 5
Identifier: Series IX
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is comprised the school papers of Homer Johnson. These include several English grammar and vocabulary exercises, arithmetic worksheets, and papers from Greek and Latin class exercises. Some miscellaneous topics include geography and history. A substantial part of this series is made up of student essays written by Homer for a Rhetoric and Speech class which was presumably taught by L.B. Hall. These essays cover a variety of topics such as slavery, William Lloyd Garrison, the...
Dates: 1879-1880

English Grammar, 1879, undated

 File — Box: 5
Identifier: Series IX
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is comprised the school papers of Homer Johnson. These include several English grammar and vocabulary exercises, arithmetic worksheets, and papers from Greek and Latin class exercises. Some miscellaneous topics include geography and history. A substantial part of this series is made up of student essays written by Homer for a Rhetoric and Speech class which was presumably taught by L.B. Hall. These essays cover a variety of topics such as slavery, William Lloyd Garrison, the...
Dates: 1879, undated

Essays, 1876-1880

 File — Box: 5
Identifier: Series IX
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is comprised the school papers of Homer Johnson. These include several English grammar and vocabulary exercises, arithmetic worksheets, and papers from Greek and Latin class exercises. Some miscellaneous topics include geography and history. A substantial part of this series is made up of student essays written by Homer for a Rhetoric and Speech class which was presumably taught by L.B. Hall. These essays cover a variety of topics such as slavery, William Lloyd Garrison, the...
Dates: 1876-1880

Miscellaneous, 1880, undated

 File — Box: 5
Identifier: Series IX
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is comprised the school papers of Homer Johnson. These include several English grammar and vocabulary exercises, arithmetic worksheets, and papers from Greek and Latin class exercises. Some miscellaneous topics include geography and history. A substantial part of this series is made up of student essays written by Homer for a Rhetoric and Speech class which was presumably taught by L.B. Hall. These essays cover a variety of topics such as slavery, William Lloyd Garrison, the...
Dates: 1880, undated