Letter from Benjamin Stover to Anna Wilcox
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Country Life--United States--19th Century
Benjamin Stover writes to his niece Anna Wilcox from Delaware in 1868. Stover writes about his travels through Maryland, Washington (D.C.) and Virginia. He comments on life after the war, describes ruins, and battle sites. Original format: 1 sheet, 25 x 40 cm, folded to 20 x 25 cm, and 1 envelope, 9 x 15 cm.
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Letter to Anna Wilcox from Corintha Pike
Corintha Pike writes to her cousin Anna Wilcox telling her about her recent move to Charlotteville. She writes of the wedding of John to Emma Rose. Corintha mentions the local schools and church. She writes that her father has joined the store with Will and that Leroy is on the farm. Original format: 1 sheet 14 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 9 x 15 cm.
Letter to Anna Wilcox from John Pike, April 1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Assassination
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Elmira (N. Y. ) -- History, Military -- 19th century
Chemung County (N. Y. ) -- History, Military -- 19th century
John Pike writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from Barrack No. 1 at Ward 12 Elmira, New York. John writes about the weather and of having a cold. He mentions Lincoln's assassination and that deserters have been turning themselves in hoping for a pardon. Original format: 1 sheet, 19 x 23 cm folded to 12 x 19 cm, and 1 envelope, 7 x 12 cm.
Letter to Anna Wilcox from John Pike, April 11, 1865
John Pike writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from his barracks at Ward 12 Elmira, New York while awaiting deployment to the front. He describes the day's menu and sends the regards of a fellow soldier, Charles Woolent. Stationary contains illustration titled 'Battle of Fair Oaks-June 1 1862'. Original format: 1 sheet, 20 x 25 cm folded to 13 x 20 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm.
Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, December 1864
Petersburg (Va.) -- History -- Siege, 1864-1865
Nashville, Battle of, Nashville, Tenn. , 1864
United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B
Leroy B. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from Petersburg, Virginia. Leroy writes that he is good spirits and is engaging in building log cabin for camps about five miles from Petersburg. He also writes that he had recently returned from furlough and his family and friends at home were well. Leroy also mentions the Union victory at the Battle of Nashville. Original format: 1 sheet 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm.
William S. Pike Letter to Anna Wilcox, Fort No.5 Defenses of Baltimore, April 1864
Soldiers -- New York (State) -- Smyrna -- Correspondence
Soldiers -- New York (State) -- Chenango County -- Correspondence
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort No. 5, Defenses of Baltimore in April of 1864. He comments on the weather and wishes she could the soldiers in Dress Parade. He writes of his remembrances of the mountains and valleys of his childhood home in Smyrna, NY. William writes of a letter from his father and comments on his mother health. Original format:1 sheet, 13 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm.
Four envelopes addressed to Anna Wilcox of Smyrna, NY. Not matched to any letters . Original format: 4 envelopes, 7 x 12 cm, 7 x 13 cm, and 9 x 14 cm.
Ayres, John P. -- Interviews; Broome County (N.Y.) -- History; Veterinarians -- Interviews; Farmers -- Interviews; Corbettsville (N.Y.); Agriculture; Food Quality Control
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Bell, Clara -- Interviews; Broome County (N.Y.) -- History; Authors -- Interviews; Hawleyton (N.Y.); Cavalry Church; Poetry
Clara Bell talks about her childhood growing up in Hawleyton, NY on a farm with her family. She discusses the hardship of her parents' declining health and the importance of the church in her life, as well as her experience in college and desire to become a writer and poet.
Borsuk, Anna -- Interviews; Broome County (N.Y.) -- History; Binghamton (N.Y.); Pittsburgh (Pa.); Beauty shops; Tuberculosis -- Patients -- Interviews; Single mothers -- Interviews
Anna Borsuk talks about her early years, moving from Pittsburgh, PA, to Binghamton, NY, and working in hotels in NYC. She discusses opening one of the first beauty parlors in Binghamton, running a tourist house, struggles with failing health due to TB and raising her son alone. She remarks the help she received from welfare and the kindness of people working in urban renewal in her later years.