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Reformatories

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcsh: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

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Thomas E. Corkhill Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0060
Abstract

Methodist minister and moving force behind the organization of schools at Eldora and Mitchellville. Included are certificates of Corkhill's appointment of trustee of Iowa Reform School and an account book relating to his expenses as trustee as well as a holograph commonplace book containing the text of a diary of his experience in the Civil War, commissioned by Governor Samuel Kirkwood. This diary also contains poems and clippings. Also included is a CD of a transcription of the diary, plus a commentary on the text of over 150 pages, including background information and photographs.

Dates: 1868-1874