Resurrecting the First American West

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Resurrecting the First American West
This project has "resurrected" and expanded the Library of Congress American Memory Project, First American West, the Ohio River Valley, 1750-1820 (FAW), which was taken down in 2016. The Filson Historical Society, the University of Chicago, and the Library of Congress contributed material to this pioneering work of digital history. Now, the Filson seeks transcriptions for both the original documents published in FAW as well as new selections that expand the range of diverse voices represented in the vibrant and globally contested Ohio River Valley of the late-18th and early-19th century.
Resolution from Kentucky's Congress regarding payments to the widows and orphans of War of 1812 soldiers, 20 January 1816

Resolution from Kentucky's Congress regarding payments to the widows and orphans of War of 1812 soldiers, 20 January 1816

Resolution approved by Kentucky's Congress and Governor asking the United States Congress to make a "prompt and liberal allowance" to the orphans and widows of the militiamen who had lost their lives during the War of 1812.

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Richard Rudd Estate Sale broadside, 1833

Richard Rudd Estate Sale broadside, 1833

Advertisement by executor James Rudd for an estate sale in Nelson County, Kentucky, on September 12, for the deceased Richard Rudd's belongings, including furniture, books, livestock, and other items.

1 page: 100% complete (0% indexed, 100% transcribed)
Robert McAfee's Company Memorandum Book, 1813-1814

Robert McAfee's Company Memorandum Book, 1813-1814

21 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 19% transcribed, 19% needs review)
Shakertown Journal

Shakertown Journal

Entries from 1 January 1816 through 31 March 1816 discuss weather conditions, public building projects, and the Pleasant Hill colony.

19 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 95% transcribed, 95% needs review)
Sketch of a journey through the western states of North America, 1827

Sketch of a journey through the western states of North America, 1827

21 pages: 100% complete (0% indexed, 100% transcribed)
Supply charges for Kentucky Volunteers, 1794

Supply charges for Kentucky Volunteers, 1794

Supply charges for Kentucky Volunteers, commanded by Major General Charles Scott, for 1794.

1 page: 0% complete (0% indexed, 100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
The farmer's library, or, Ohio intelligencer, v. 2, no. 69 (May 6, 1802)

The farmer's library, or, Ohio intelligencer, v. 2, no. 69 (May 6, 1802)

4 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
Two invoices for the accounts of Audubon and Rozier, 1 April 1810

Two invoices for the accounts of Audubon and Rozier, 1 April 1810

4 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
William Brown's memorandum book, 1790

William Brown's memorandum book, 1790

18 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
William Henry Harrison battle orders, ca. October 1813

William Henry Harrison battle orders, ca. October 1813

Military order from William Henry Harrison for an attack upon the British and Native Americans. The attack involves control of Lake Erie and is thought to have been written in October. The attack was to involve commanders such as Isaac Shelby, James Vincent Ball, Duncan McArthur, Lewis Cass, and...

4 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
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