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Nathaniel Dean

Date: 1870
Description: Seated oval portrait of Nathaniel Dean (1817-1880). Dean was a prominent early Madison businessman and political leader. He built a cream brick farm hous...
Manuscript

Contract between Grubb and Marshall

Date: 1812
Description: A contract, written by Joseph Grubb regarding work and boarding for Samuel Marshall, which is signed by Grubb.
Print

Manny's Reaper and Mower Advertisement

Date: 1856
Description: Engraved illustration from an advertising booklet for Manny's Patent Adjustable reaper and mower. The page features two images of men operating the reaper ...
Print

Plano Manufacturing Advertisement with Roosters

Date: 1893
Description: An ornate advertisement "showing the wonderful growth of the Plano Manufacturing Company" as symbolized by the hatching and growth of a chick into a mighty...
Manuscript

Letter To Electa Candy - Front Page

Date: 08 08 1862
Description: The front page of a letter to Electa Candy that begins, "Dear Mother".
Manuscript

Letter To Electa Candy — Back Page

Date: 08 08 1862
Description: The back page of a letter to Electa Candy.
Manuscript

Thomas Jefferson Letter, Front Page

Date: 08 07 1814
Description: The first page of a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to Lancelot Minor.
Manuscript

Thomas Jefferson Letter, Back of Front Page

Date: 08 07 1814
Description: The back side of the first page of a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to Lancelot Minor.
Manuscript

Thomas Jefferson Letter, Second Page

Date: 08 07 1814
Description: The second page of a two page letter written by Thomas Jefferson to Lancelot Minor.
Manuscript

Thomas Jefferson Letter, Address Cover

Date: 08 07 1814
Description: The address cover page of a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to Lancelot Minor.
Manuscript

Plant Classification Lecture

Date: 09 1870
Description: The first page of a handwritten lecture titled "On the Classification of Plants" by Increase Lapham.
Manuscript

Hans Heg Letter to Watson

Date: 05 07 1861
Description: A letter written by Hans C. Heg to Mr. Watson regarding making military uniforms. The letterhead is from the Office of States Prison Commissioner.

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