19th Century Steinbeck Family Papers

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This collection consists of letters, diaries and other documents from the Steinbeck family. The materials document their experiences as missionaries in Palestine and their experiences during the Civil War in America.

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Newspaper clipping poem about John A. Steinbeck "Homecoming," [222] 1862-10

Newspaper clipping poem about John A. Steinbeck "Homecoming," [222] 1862-10

Newspaper clipping of a poem, "Homecoming" about John A. Steinbeck being reunited with his family. The clipping also includes a letter to the editor from Camp Jackson near Mobile, Alabama dated June 23, 1862. The letter is about a recent incident in St. Augustine, Florida.

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Note to Hon. E. Barksdale about aliens residing in the confederate states being subject to confederacy, partial handwritten document, 1/2p, [215] 1862-05-13

Note to Hon. E. Barksdale about aliens residing in the confederate states being subject to confederacy, partial handwritten document, 1/2p, [215] 1862-05-13

Short letter to E. Barksdale, dated May 13, 1862, stating that "The Attorney General of the Confederated States has decided that aliens permanently residing in the C.S. are subject to conscription".

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Passport document from Consulate USA in Jerusalen to John A. Steinbeck, handwritten, 2pp, [212] 1858-05-27

Passport document from Consulate USA in Jerusalen to John A. Steinbeck, handwritten, 2pp, [212] 1858-05-27

John A. Steinbeck's passport document from the United States Consulate in Jerusalem. The document is signed by the Consul, J. Warren Gorham and dated May 27, 1858. The document also grants passage to Alexandria.

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Passport of Almira Ann Dickson in connection with journey to the Holy Land from the U. S., oversized documents, 2pp, [198] 1853-09-23

Passport of Almira Ann Dickson in connection with journey to the Holy Land from the U. S., oversized documents, 2pp, [198] 1853-09-23

Almira Steinbeck's passport, granted on September 23, 1853 in Washington, D.C. and signed by Secretary of State William Learned Marcy. The passport also has a note from the United States consul in Jerusalem, John Warren Gorham, dated May 27, 1858. There is also a stamp from Alexandria dated June...

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Passport of Sarah Dickson in connection with journey to the Holy Land from the U. S., oversized documents, 2pp, [200] 1853-09-23

Passport of Sarah Dickson in connection with journey to the Holy Land from the U. S., oversized documents, 2pp, [200] 1853-09-23

Sarah Eldridge Dickson's passport, granted on September 23, 1853 in Washington, D.C. and signed by Secretary of State William Learned Marcy. The passport has a note from the United States consul in Jerusalem, John Warren Gorham, dated May 27, 1858. There is also a note signed by the consul,...

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Philip [Dickson] to sister Almira, handwritten letter with a detailed sketch of the house where missionaries were living in Palestine, 4pp, [203] 1852-11-21

Philip [Dickson] to sister Almira, handwritten letter with a detailed sketch of the house where missionaries were living in Palestine, 4pp, [203] 1852-11-21

A letter from Philip Dickson to his sister, Almira Dickson, dated November 21, 1852. He is writing from the Christian mission in Artas, Palestine. Metadata: Available Online: https://purl.stanford.edu/sr267jb7305 Title: Philip [Dickson] to sister Almira, handwritten letter with a detailed...

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Power of Attorney to John A Steinbeck from [Corinne] S. Minor, handwritten document, 1p, [208] 1855-09-23

Power of Attorney to John A Steinbeck from [Corinne] S. Minor, handwritten document, 1p, [208] 1855-09-23

Document created in Palestine by Clorinda Strong Minor granting John A. Steinbeck the power of attorney to continue her missionary work in Palestine. The document is dated September 23, 1855.

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Travel permission for Mrs. [Almira] Steinbeck during Civil War, handwritten document, 1p, [220] 1862-09-09

Travel permission for Mrs. [Almira] Steinbeck during Civil War, handwritten document, 1p, [220] 1862-09-09

Short note signed by Joseph C. Abbott of the Seventh New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment, giving Almira Steinbeck permission to travel north from Saint Augustine, Florida. The note also requests help from ship captains to transport her north. The note is dated September 9,...

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Treasury Department to Mrs. [Almira] Steinbeck for service, typewritten letter, 1p, [241] 1919-07-31

Treasury Department to Mrs. [Almira] Steinbeck for service, typewritten letter, 1p, [241] 1919-07-31

Letter from the Office of the Secretary of the United States Treasury Department to Almira Steinbeck. The letter thanks her for her war effort. The letter is signed by the Treasury Secretary Carter Glass.

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U. S. Consul, Jaffa, to Mary Grossteinbeck, typed letter, 1p, [223] 1867-07-03

U. S. Consul, Jaffa, to Mary Grossteinbeck, typed letter, 1p, [223] 1867-07-03

Letter from Hermann Loewenthal, vice consul at the United States Consulate in Jaffa, Palestine, to Mary Steinbeck. The letter is dated July 3, 1867. The letter contains a description of the graves of Clorinda Minor and Frederick Steinbeck.

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