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L.F. Parker's Preview of J.B. Grinnell's Autobiography
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Description
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This is an article dated December 14, 1891 by Leonard Fletcher Parker in which he previews the main subjects and themes of Josiah Bushnell Grinnell's "Reminiscences of Forty Years," his autobiography which has just been published.
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Date Created
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1891
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PID
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grinnell:4232
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Title
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L.F. Parker's notes on J.B. Grinnell's life
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Description
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Professor of History at what was then Iowa College, Leonard Fletcher Parker was the first to record the life history of J.B. Grinnell and of the town of Grinnell as well. These documents are pages taken from his notebooks and are his personal notes on J.B. Grinnell.
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PID
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grinnell:4250
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Title
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Letter from Alvin Robert Rickard, January 5, 1891
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Description
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Letter from Alvin Robert Rickard to his brother, dated January 5, 1891. Tells about Christmas gifts, going to school, the weather, a wedding, riding the train, and encouraging his brother to write his parents more often.
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Date Created
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1891
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PID
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grinnell:3345
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Title
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Neutral Lands correspondence
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Description
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This collection of transcribed correspondence between J.B. Grinnell and various parties ranges in dates from May of 1868 to January of 1870. In the letters, Grinnell sends updates to Washington as he attempts to secure the purchase of certain neutral lands from the Cherokee Indians. The accusation that J.B. Grinnell accepted bribes for pushing the deal through is also covered in this correspondence, as is Grinnell's response.
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PID
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grinnell:4526
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Title
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Presentation speech for S.S. class
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Description
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This undated address was given by a student in J.B. Grinnell's S.S. class at the conclusion of the course. In it, the student thanks J.B. for his quality teaching, invaluable advice, and continual support throughout the course. At the time, the class also presented Grinnell with the "book of books," a Bible.
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PID
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grinnell:4244
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Rawson Hall as Kelly's Stables
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Description
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A brief letter explaining the origin of Rawson Hall being referred to as Kelly's Stables as written by a former president of the hall.
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Date Created
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1943
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PID
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grinnell:334
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Resolutions of G.A.R No. 64 Post on J.B. Grinnell's Death
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Description
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These resolutions of the 64th post of the Grand Army of the Republic on the death of J.B. Grinnell commend Grinnell for his patriotism and outstanding service to his country. It is resolved that the post's sympathy and prayers be expressed to Mrs. Grinnell and her children.
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Date Created
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1891
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PID
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grinnell:4249
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Title
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Resolutions of the Officers and Directors of the First National Bank of Grinnell Iowa
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Description
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These resolutions, dated April 2, 1891, were passed upon the death of J.B. Grinnell. In particular, they involve explicit recognition of Grinnell's contributions to the founding of the bank and the importance of his continued support until his death. The resolutions were recorded by the cashier of the bank at the time, C.H. Spencer.
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Date Created
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1891
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PID
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grinnell:4248