Voyages and travels
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Charles A. Davis Papers
Collection
Identifier: VAULT-Ayer-MS-1980
Abstract
Charles A. Davis left Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 22, 1900, to take a job as a court reporter in Manila after the Americans had taken control of the Philippines. His wife, Bess, joined him in Manila in 1901. This collection consists of letters and photographs that describe Mr. and Mrs. Davis' lives in Manila. It also includes a travel journal in Spanish from 1854, titled "Memorias sobre las Yslas Filipinas," that Mr. and Mrs. Davis acquired.
Dates:
1854-1901
Harris-MacLean family papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Harris-MacLean
Abstract
Letters, diaries, photographs, daybooks, ledgers, writings, genealogical material, and memorabilia detailing the life and travels of several wealthy Chicago families, mainly during the first three decades of the 20th century. The Harris family side is Norman Wait Harris, founder of the Harris Bank of Chicago, and his wife, Emma Gale Harris from New Hampshire, and their parents, grandparents, children and grandchildren. Other major related families represented include Gale, Bent, Lane, and...
Dates:
1784-1980; Majority of material found within 1880-1940
Keagle, G.R. My account of my trip across the Plains.
Collection
Identifier: VAULT-Ruggles-485
Abstract
Civil War veteran G.R. Keagle's diary detailing his journey from West Point, Iowa to Glendale, Nevada, April 16 - August 19, 1866. This volume is a copy of the original prepared in 1868 after the original was damaged in a flood.
Dates:
1866