Box 79
Container
Contains 11 Collections and/or Records:
Theater & Films, circa 1899-1923
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Box 26
Scope and Contents
Includes playbills, souvenirs, and other materials related to theatrical and motion picture adaptations of Charles major's works.
Dates:
circa 1899-1923
Law, 1872-1896
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 3
Scope and Contents
The series documents the law and political career of Charles Major. Types of materials include: certificates, receipts, diaries, and date books. Materials in the series are arranged alphabetically.
Dates:
1872-1896
Major and Shaw Families, circa 1847-1881
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 7
Scope and Contents
The series documents the lives and careers of Stephen Major, Daniel J. Shaw, Daniel J. Shaw Jr., and Eliza Shaw. Materials include receipts, letters, sermons, Sunday school lessons, and legal documents. Materials in the series are arranged chronologically.
Dates:
circa 1847-1881
Travel, circa 1899-1919
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 8
Scope and Contents
The series documents the trips and vacations of Charles and Alice Shaw Major. Types of materials include: receipts, itineraries, printed ephemera, and guide books. Materials in the series are arranged alphabetically.
Dates:
circa 1899-1919
Stephen Major’s Papers, 1854-1882
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Box 60
Scope and Contents
Includes papers regarding:Banking (circa 1855-1880) - cancelled checks and passbook
Correspondence (1871-1880)
Indiana Hospita for the Insane, Commissioner (1847-1883)
Law (circa 1874-1880) - legal documents nad correspondence
Masonic (circa 1870-1881) - membership receipts
Miscellaneous (circa 1870-1880) - insurance charts and invitations
Indiana State Sentinel, November 9, 1870. Note: Stored in AS map case
Indiana State Sentinel, December 6, 1870. Note: Stored in AS map...
Dates:
1854-1882
Oversized Materials, 1870-1906
other level — Box: 79
Identifier: Box 79
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Charles and Alice Shaw Major Papers (1847-1949; 51.25 cubic feet) document the personal and professional life of Charles Major and his wife Alice Major. Charles Major was an author and a member of the Purdue University board of trustees. The papers consist of Charles Major's literary works, materials from various theatrical productions, poetry written by Major, sketches, and materials from Major’s law career. The Majors' personal life is represented by the materials collected by Alice...
Dates:
1870-1906
Calendar of Famous Actresses, 1902
File — Box: 79
Identifier: Box 26
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Includes playbills, souvenirs, and other materials related to theatrical and motion picture adaptations of Charles major's works.
Dates:
1902
When Knighthood was in Flower, circa 1901-1922
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Box 26
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Includes playbills, souvenirs, and other materials related to theatrical and motion picture adaptations of Charles major's works.
Dates:
circa 1901-1922
Law, 1872 - 1895
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Box 30
Scope and Contents
Includes law certificates, Notary Public certificates, law school calendars from University of Michigan and Columbia College, and office receipts.
Dates:
1872 - 1895
Souvenirs, Scenic Views, undated
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Box 61
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The series documents the trips and vacations of Charles and Alice Shaw Major. Types of materials include: receipts, itineraries, printed ephemera, and guide books. Materials in the series are arranged alphabetically.
Dates:
undated
United States State Department, 1901 - 1906
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Box 61
Scope and Contents
Letters of Introduction (1901-1906)
Travel Permit (1906)
Dates:
1901 - 1906