George M. Steinman Papers (MG0184_S01; MG0184_S02)
Sally E. Nungesser Collection (MG0839)
See also the Photograph Collection
See also the Curatorial Collection
Notes
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Re-processed and finding aid prepared by SB, 2007-2008. Added to database 14 April 2022.
Note from E. S. Lewars, Gettysburg. Discusses enclosed story involving Thaddeus Stevens' deer hunting in the Gettysburg area, which casts Stevens in a positive light. Letterhead of Mrs. E. S. Lewars. 17 May 1944.
Transcription of newspaper article. "The Old Common
er," in The Star and Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA. Laudatory story of hunting incident involving Stevens, in which he is willing to surrender an entire deer for the sake of acquiring its tail as a customary trophy. 7 July 1874.
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 18
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 13 November 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Ephemera from the Stevens Bicentennial Celebration
Description
Letter from Alex B. Munro, Thaddeus Stevens Trade School Alumni Foundation, to Jack Loose, Lancaster County Historical Society. Thanks Loose for participation in Thaddeus Stevens' bicentennial celebration. 1992.
Postcard. View of Thaddeus Stevens Industrial School. Published by King Novelty Co., Lancaster. No date.
Postcard. Portrait of Thaddeus Stevens. Published by the Stevens Trade School Bicentennial Committee. 1992.
Brochure. Invitation to Thaddeus Stevens' 200th Birthday Party, held on 4 April 1992. Includes brief histories of Thaddeus Stevens and Thaddeus Stevens State School of Technology, as well as schedule of events. 1992.
Brochure. Advertises conference, "The Legacy of Thaddeus Stevens," held at Hotel Brunswick on 30 and 31 October 1992. Includes list of speakers and preregistration form. 1992.
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 24
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 11 July 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Col. Reah Frazer, attorney for the accountants of the estate of [G. Winters], regarding an upcoming meeting to review the accounts of the estate. 2 January 1846.
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Accession Number
1999.MG0115F29
Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 29
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from the Document Collection, Box 27, Folder 7.
Added to database on 26 November 2021.
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Letter. [Unknown] to E. P. [sic] Moore, Northwestern Elevator Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Response to attached letter. Thanks Moore and his cousin for relating the history of Thaddeus Stevens's cane, as well as that of Moore's father, who presented it to Stevens. 10 February 1914.
Letter. E. R. Moore to unidentified cousin. Discusses recent interest in Stevens's cane due to its acquisition by Congressman Griest. Describers Moore's father, E. L. Moore, and the circumstances that led Moore to present a cane to Stevens. Letterhead of Northwestern Elevator Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 19 January 1914.
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 19, Insert 1
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 10 July 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Letters and articles from John Edmund Rutherford to W. W. Griest
Description
Letter. John Edmund Rutherford, Harrisburg, to W. W. Griest, Lancaster. Discusses enclosed newspaper clipping as well as E. L. Moore's career, contacts with Thaddeus Stevens, and connections to Rutherford. 26 December 1913.
Letter. John Edmund Rutherford to W. W. Griest. Thanks Griest for letter of 5 January and its enclosed newspaper clipping, as well as invitation to visit Griest's office and see Stevens' cane. 6 January 1914.
Sheet of newspaper clippings. Descriptions of E. L. Moore, reproducing and summarizing contents of Rutherford's 26 December 1913 letter to Griest. (photocopy) 1914.
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 19, Insert 2
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 10 July 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Letters between Rev. C. H. Forney and W. W. Griest
Description
Letter from Rev. C. H. Forney, Harrisburg, to W. W. Griest. Discusses E. L. Moore's career Forney's relationship with him. Makes note of a cane presented to Forney by Moore, which Forney carried at Stevens' funeral. With photocopy of transcription. 30 December 1913.
Letter. W. W. Griest to Rev. C. H. Forney. Thanks Forney for letter, possible similarities between canes, and enclosed newspaper clipping. 3 January 1914.
Newspaper article and transcription. "Give Stevens' Cane to Griest," discusses Stevens' cane and Griest's receipt of it. Photocopy. 25 December 1913.
Date Range
1913-1914
Creation Date
30 December 1913, 3 January 1914, 25 December 1913
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 19, Insert 3
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 10 July 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Photocopy of a letter from John H. Landis to Linn L. Reist
Description
Photocopy of a letter from John H. Landis to Linn L. Reist, Portland, Oregon. Anecdotes and biographical information regarding Thaddeus Stevens, prepared in preparation for proposed observance of anniversary of Stevens' birth. Letterhead of John H. Landis, publisher, The Millersville Herald.
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 20, Insert 2
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 11 July 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens, Jr. to Col. O. J. Dickey
Description
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens, Jr. to Col. O. J. Dickey, informing Dickey of the military service and present disposition of "Bob." Stevens promises to "see always" to Bob and forward any items to him.
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 21, Insert 2
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 11 July 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to G. H. Harris, Esq. regarding land in Luzerne County. Notes brevity of stay at Lancaster and lack of relevant papers. Informs Harris that Stevens is authorized to recover Harris' interest in Rope and Shrawden lands. Discusses planned trip to Wilkes-Barre.
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 21, Insert 3
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 11 July 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
