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John Fouts Gardenhire papers
The John Fouts Gardenhire papers are those of a Topeka, Kansas native who was an English professor in California for much of his life, as well as an active University of Kansas alumnus.
John Fowler collection
John Fowler was a poet and editor of the poetry magazine GRIST. He was active in Lawrence, Kansas. This collection contains books, magazines, draft poems, photographs, and correspondence.
John Galsworthy outgoing correspondence
John Gibson Lockhart collection
This collection consists of two letters written by Scottish biographer and editor John Gibson Lockhart (1794-1854), collected from various sources by Spencer Research Library staff.
John Gideon Haskell papers
Typescript (carbon copy) of "The Haskell Family of Weathersfield, Vermont, 1787-1933, compiled by John Gideon Haskell," and typescript (transcript, carbon copy) of the "Will of Roger Haskell of Beverly, [1667], copied from the original on file in Essex County Probate Office."
John Gould drawings
Preparatory manuscript artwork and separate lithographic prints for the bird books created by John Gould and the artists employed in his publication workshop in London, England, in the 19th century. Birds found in these books exist around the world, including in North and South America, Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom and continental Europe, the Himalayan mountains, New Guinea, and Papua.
John H. Crawford papers on the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
John H. Lynds Mill & Elevator Company records
Financial records, correspondence, stock certificates, and other business records of the John H. Lynds Mill & Elevator Company of White Cloud, Kansas.
John H. Lyon land deed
Deed of land transferred to John Lyon from Ferdinand Fuller, O.A. Havscom, and Saml. Y (Sum)? in Lawrence, Kansas in 1854.
"John H. Medley, buffalo soldier"
This biographical account of John H. Medley, a buffalo soldier stationed at forts in Kansas and Indian Territories during the 1860s, was prepared by Amanda Ebert, a Paxico, Kansas elementary school student.
John H. Wilson family papers
The John H. Wilson family papers are those of a longtime Ottawa, Kansas family headed by John H. "Bud" and Bertha (Washington) Wilson.
John Hayes papers
John Hayes, born circa 1826, was a lawyer in Hendricks Township, Chautauqua County, Kansas, where he was active in both political and religious organizations. These papers, dating from 1868-1894, include his literary, moral and religious writings as well as legal notes, political ledgers and information. The legal notes pertain to specific cases he argued at the Chautauqua County Court, Kansas Judicial District #13, and to relevant Kansas statutes.
John Henry Madden envelopes
Three empty envelopes addressed to John Henry Madden while he was serving in the United States Civil War. The third item is a copy of an envelope directed to him, rather than an original.
John Henry Vansickle papers
This collection consists of letters describing incidents of the border raids during the Kansas Territory-Missouri border wars just before the United States' Civil War in detail, including references to John Brown, William Quantrill, Jim Montgomery, and Fort Scott. The collection also includes a deed to land in McLean County, Illinois owned by Vansickle.
John Hess collection
This collection includes photographs and ephemera related to Halstead High School, from which John Ambrose Hess graduated in 1902, as well as real photograph and lithographic postcards of towns and other scenes from around Kansas. There is also one of Hess' report cards from elementary school in the collection.
John Hutchings correspondence
The first two letters are from Banks, who preceded Hutchings to Lawrence, and they describe Lawrence, the lawyers, and law practice in the area. The third letter written by W. B. West mentions Quantrill's raid and asks about job opportunities in Lawrence.
John James Ingalls papers
This collection of papers from a 19th century Kansas politician contains correspondence dating primarily from the 1880s and 1890s and concerning United States Senate business. There are also invitations and calling cards, possibly collected by Mrs. Anna Louisa (Cheesbrough) Ingalls.
John Kessel papers
John Kessel is a Nebula Award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer based in North Carolina. His papers span his writing career and include materials relating to his publications in a variety of formats, as well as correspondence with other prominent science fiction and fantasy writers.
John L. Glinka correspondence
Correspondence concerning evaluation of Haskell Institute and pamphlets about Haskell Institute of Lawrence, Kansas, dating from 1969-1970.
John L. Kilworth papers
This collection of papers primarily contains Kansan John L. Kilworth's incoming business correspondence, as well as materials from his schooling at the Lawrence Business College.
John Lee papers
This collection contains drawings and designs done by John Lee during his time as a practicing architect, materials that relate to his time teaching at the University of Kansas, and his involvement in building restoration around downtown Lawrence, Kansas, particularly his involvment in the restoration of the Union Pacific Depot. This collection also includes materials from his bicycling hobby and influence in a cycling club on KU's campus.
John Lyttleton Dawson letters
John Lyttleton Dawson (1813-1870), served in Congress as Democrat from Pennsylvania 1851-1855; declined appointment as Kansas territorial governor by President Pierce. Two letters from John Dawson, 1813-1870.
John Mercer Wright papers
The John Mercer Wright papers are those of a longtime Kansas resident who worked for Shawnee County for over fifty years, including service as chief deputy county treasurer.
John Palmer Usher correspondence
Correspondence from John Palmer Usher when he was United States Assistant Secretary, later Secretary of the Interior under President Abraham Lincoln. Two letters are directed to President Lincoln, two are to two of Usher's children.
John Parks enlistment papers
Enlistment papers for John Parks to join the 2nd Kansas Colored Volunteers, who promised to serve three years in the Army of the United States. Single leaf document, double-sided, co-signed by John Hayes, Jr., second lieutenant and recruiting officer for the 2nd Regiment of Kansas Colored Volunteers. Signed at Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.