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The iron hunter
Originally published in 1919, The Iron Hunter is the autobiography of one of Michigan's most influential and flamboyant historical figures: the reporter, publisher, explorer, politician, and twenty-seventh governor of Michigan, Chase Salmon Osborn (1860-1949). Making unprecedented use of the automobile in his 1910 campaign, Osborn ran a memorable campaign that was followed by an even more remarkable term as governor. In two years he eliminated Michigan's deficit, ended corruption, and produced t…
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Letter from Henry Van Riper to Joshua Giles Benster, January 10, 1864
Letter from Henry Van Riper to Joshua Benster describing school life.
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Letter from Lucy Maria to Henry Van Riper, May 13, 1860
Letter from Lucy Maria to Henry Van Riper and her cousins discussing how much she enjoys going to school
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Letter from G. Van Riper to Nick Van Riper, March 20, 1880
Letter from G. Van Riper regarding a move to Texas.
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Letter from Matilda J. Monroe to Mr. Nicholas W. Van Riper, November 10, 1889
Letter from Matilda Monroe updating her aunt and uncle on her new address.
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The Lincoln Letters
The Lincoln Letters contains digitized copies of letters written to and from Abraham Lincoln. These letters mostly focus on appointments, pardons, and discharges, as well as requests for political favors. These letters are part of the Frank Howard Collection of Civil War History in the Wayne State University Library Special Collections. Additional related materials are available.
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Letter from Joshua G. Benster to Willis Van Riper, April 7, 1886
Letter from Joshua Van Riper to Willis Van Riper about patents and plans for a business.
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The origin of the modern jewish woman writer: romance and reform in Victorian England
Between 1830 and 1880, the Jewish community flourished in England. During this time, known as haskalah, or the Anglo-Jewish Enlightenment, Jewish women in England became the first Jewish women anywhere to publish novels, histories, periodicals, theological tracts, and conduct manuals. The Origin of the Modern Jewish Woman Writer analyzes this critical but forgotten period in the development of Jewish women's writing in relation to Victorian literary history, women's cultural history, and Jewish …
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Letter from A. W. Van Riper to H. A. Van Riper, October 28, 1860
Letter from A W Van Riper to H A Van Riper, in it he talks about having a hard time finding work.
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Letter from Mary Van Riper to A W and M A Van Riper
Letter from Mary Van Riper to her Brothers N.W. and M.A. Van Riper, in it she gives them news of the death of a woman named Mary James, who she believes died from consumption
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Letter from John Van Riper to Alexander Van Riper
Letter from John Van Riper to his Brother Alexander inquring about various members of the family and discussing day to day life
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Letter from Josh Benster to Mr. Van Riper, February 10, 1868
Letter from Joshua Benster regarding his business.
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Letter from Silas Van Riper to Willis Van Riper, April 1860
Letter from Silas Van Riper to his Cousin Willis talking about different family members, school, and day to day life.
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Letter from Bill Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, January 26, 1860
Letter from Bill Van Riper to his Cousin Henry Van Riper discussing day to day events, weather and school.
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Letter from Joshua Giles Benster to "Dear Friend", November 2[…], 1886
Letter from Joshua Benster to Henry Van Riper.
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Letter from James Van Riper to N[?]. W. Van Riper, September 29, 1855
Letter from James Van Riper to his brother and sister, in it he discusses various family matters and the building of a new addition onto his house
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Letter from G. Van Riper to Nick Van Riper and family, January 28, 1866
Letter from G. Van Riper regarding his travels from Texas to Michigan.
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Letter from H.A. Van Riper to "Dear Nephew," January 22, 1860
Letter from H. A. Van Riper to his nephew discussing day to day issues like weather, work, etc.
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Letter from John Van Riper to Henry Van Riper
Letter from John Van Riper to Henry Van Riper inquiring about the well being of various family members and sharing news of Macy Marshall.
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Letter from John Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, March 28, 1855
Letter from John Van Riper to his cousin Henry Van Riper, in it he talks about having an injured foot and asks about members of the family. There is also a short letter to Willis Van Riper on the back.