Box 1
Container
Contains 52 Collections and/or Records:
New Harmony Information and Research, 1902 - 1980s
Series — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The New Harmony collection contains materials from and information related to the New Harmony community in Southern Indiana and the family of Robert Owen, one of its leaders. The collection includes correspondence, newspapers, illustrations, maps, pamphlets, and historical research about New Harmony.
Dates:
1902 - 1980s
Pamphlets, 1914 - 1980s
File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 5, File 3
Scope and Contents
Includes promotional pamphlets; Program from the 1914 Centennial Celebration; Report and Recommendations of the New Harmony Memorial Commission meeting on December 26, 1938; history of the 'Golden Rain Tree'; and guides of interesting sites at New Harmony.
Dates:
1914 - 1980s
Owen Family Trees, 1977 and undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 2, File 1
Scope and Contents
This file contains two Owen family trees: a reproduction of family tree titled "Owen Family in America" compiled by Josephine Mirabella Elliott, 1977; undated, untitled handwritten family tree.
Dates:
1977 and undated
Publications, 1902 - 1938
File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 5, File 1
Scope and Contents
"The New Harmony Communities" by George Browning Lockwood, 1902.Photocopy of Chapter VIII "The Story of New Harmony" from "Centennial History and Handbook of Indiana" by George S. Cottman, 1915.Photocopy of "The American Conchology: A Venture in Backwoods Book Printing" from "The Colophon: A Quarterly for Bookmen" by R.E. Banta, 1938. Article focuses on Thomas Say but includes information about Lucy Sistare Say and the Owen family.Typescript of "A Sketch of...
Dates:
1902 - 1938
Correspondence, 1820 - 1890
Series — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The New Harmony collection contains materials from and information related to the New Harmony community in Southern Indiana and the family of Robert Owen, one of its leaders. The collection includes correspondence, newspapers, illustrations, maps, pamphlets, and historical research about New Harmony.
Dates:
1820 - 1890
David Dale Owen Letters, 1859 - 1860
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1
Scope and Contents
Eleven letters sent to and written by David Dale Owen. Nine letters from correspondence with G.D. Wagner, one handwritten copy of a letter to Governor Willard, and one letter from Robert Peter.
Dates:
1859 - 1860
Richard Owen Letters, 1860 - 1887
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 2
Scope and Contents
Seven letters written by Richard Owen and sent to members of his family, including brother David, nephew Alfred, wife Anne, and sons Eugene and Horace.
Dates:
1860 - 1887
Letters to Richard Owen, 1863 - 1869
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 3
Scope and Contents
Five letters written to Richard Owen, three from his brother David Dale Owen and two from Indiana Governor Conrad Baker.
Dates:
1863 - 1869
Richard Owen Writings, 1872 - 1890
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 4
Scope and Contents
Three miscellaneous writings of Richard Owen, one a copy of letters sent to Humboldt and Governor Joseph Wright of Indiana, one an estimate of expenses, and the third a notated draft of an open letter relaying Owen's history of political involvement.
Dates:
1872 - 1890
Note by Robert Dale Owen, December 15, 1845
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, Item 1
Scope and Contents
One note to the Commissioner of the Land Office enclosing a letter. Contents of enclosed letter unknown. Also includes note from Forest Sweet, dealer who sold the note to William Hepburn, Purdue University Librarian, in 1936.
Dates:
December 15, 1845
Letters to General William Twigg, 1820 - 1849
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 5
Scope and Contents
Letters
Dates:
1820 - 1849
Letter from George D. Wagner to David Dale Owen, April 11, 1859
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Eleven letters sent to and written by David Dale Owen. Nine letters from correspondence with G.D. Wagner, one handwritten copy of a letter to Governor Willard, and one letter from Robert Peter.
Dates:
April 11, 1859
Letter from David Dale Owen to George D. Wagner, March 2, 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 2
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Eleven letters sent to and written by David Dale Owen. Nine letters from correspondence with G.D. Wagner, one handwritten copy of a letter to Governor Willard, and one letter from Robert Peter.
Dates:
March 2, 1860
Letter from George D. Wagner to David Dale Owen, March 18, 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 3
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Eleven letters sent to and written by David Dale Owen. Nine letters from correspondence with G.D. Wagner, one handwritten copy of a letter to Governor Willard, and one letter from Robert Peter.
Dates:
March 18, 1860
Letter from David Dale Owen to George D. Wagner, April 6, 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 4
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Eleven letters sent to and written by David Dale Owen. Nine letters from correspondence with G.D. Wagner, one handwritten copy of a letter to Governor Willard, and one letter from Robert Peter.
Dates:
April 6, 1860
Letter from George D. Wagner to David Dale Owen, April 15, 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 5
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Eleven letters sent to and written by David Dale Owen. Nine letters from correspondence with G.D. Wagner, one handwritten copy of a letter to Governor Willard, and one letter from Robert Peter.
Dates:
April 15, 1860
Letter from David Dale Owen to George D. Wagner, April 22, 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 6
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1, Item 6
Scope and Contents
Handwritten copy of an original letter.
Dates:
April 22, 1860
Letter from George D. Wagner to David Dale Owen, May 2, 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 7
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Eleven letters sent to and written by David Dale Owen. Nine letters from correspondence with G.D. Wagner, one handwritten copy of a letter to Governor Willard, and one letter from Robert Peter.
Dates:
May 2, 1860
Letter from David Dale Owen to George D. Wagner, May 8, 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 8
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1, Item 8
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Eleven letters sent to and written by David Dale Owen. Nine letters from correspondence with G.D. Wagner, one handwritten copy of a letter to Governor Willard, and one letter from Robert Peter.
Dates:
May 8, 1860
Letter from David Dale Owen to George D. Wagner, July 9, 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 9
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1, Item 9
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Eleven letters sent to and written by David Dale Owen. Nine letters from correspondence with G.D. Wagner, one handwritten copy of a letter to Governor Willard, and one letter from Robert Peter.
Dates:
July 9, 1860
Letter from David Dale Owen to Gov. Ashbel Willard, April 6, 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 10
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1, Item 10
Scope and Contents
Handwritten copy of an original letter.
Dates:
April 6, 1860
Letter from Robert Peter to David Dale Owen, November 1, 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 11
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 1, Item 11
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Eleven letters sent to and written by David Dale Owen. Nine letters from correspondence with G.D. Wagner, one handwritten copy of a letter to Governor Willard, and one letter from Robert Peter.
Dates:
November 1, 1860
Letter from Richard Owen to David Dale Owen, September 4, 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 1
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 2, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Seven letters written by Richard Owen and sent to members of his family, including brother David, nephew Alfred, wife Anne, and sons Eugene and Horace.
Dates:
September 4, 1860
Letter from Richard Owen to Anne Owen, August 3, 1869
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 2
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 2, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Seven letters written by Richard Owen and sent to members of his family, including brother David, nephew Alfred, wife Anne, and sons Eugene and Horace.
Dates:
August 3, 1869
Letter from Richard Owen to Eugene Owen, September 23, 1871
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 3
Identifier: MSP 145, Series 1, File 2, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Seven letters written by Richard Owen and sent to members of his family, including brother David, nephew Alfred, wife Anne, and sons Eugene and Horace.
Dates:
September 23, 1871