The Amphictyon Society was a male literary society founded in 1857 at Hillsdale College. This is the first issue of a literary journal published by the society. Contributions were anonymous.
The verso of this postcard has handwritten in pen "20th Wedding Day 10th Aug 1913 Mrs. Rogers, Laura at H.C., Mrs. Myers, Elinor (married), Mr. Myers" Written in pencil are the names "W.J. Leverett, Mrs. Leverett" Research has shown the couple...
William Lindsey, cousin to Lauretta Hadley, writes that he injured his back working on a cannon and has been unable to eat. When he joined the army, he weighed 164 pounds and figures he currently weighs 100 pounds. He has been too sick to write. ...
Cornelius Hadley was a Sgt. in the 9th Regiment, MI Cavalry. He writes to his sister Lauretta Hadley that Cousin Will has been sick and Cornelius hoped the corn that Etta had sent. He also mentions the shooting competitions held in the regiment
Simon Hadley served throughout the Civil War as a 1st Lt in the Michigan 4th Cavalry and the Michigan 2nd Cavalry. In this letter to his sister, Simon Hadley mentions the dangers of crossing a river on horseback.
In this letter to his sister, Etta, Cornelius Hadley writes of being on march for the past three months, so much so they have not had time to laundry, let alone write. As there was space left on the letter, Cousin Lind also wrote to Etta. Lind is...
Cornelius Hadley writes to his sister of the wounded soldiers which are coming from Sherman's army. He feels very sorry that they are dragged around until they can get help. He has learned of the injury to Asher LeFleur and is sorry he has...
In this letter to Etta Hadley, Marie Uncapher writes of illness on campus, including the deaths of two students. She also mentions those students who have been drafted and those who have left to join the military.
On July 4th, 1853, Edmund Fairfield, president of Michigan Central College, gave two speeches. The first was at the country fairgrounds and was entitled True National Greatness. The second remarks were at the laying of the cornerstone for...
