Land grants
Subject
Subject Source: Aat: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Elbert Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MsC0042
Abstract
Legal papers, diplomas, certificates of appointments, scrapbook, 2 issues of Keosauqua, Iowa, newspapers (1852-58), and other papers.
Dates:
1828-1895; Majority of material found within 1850-1869
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
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
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections