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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"A Sketch of the Life of John A. Steinbeck, the Dickson Family and the Jewish Mission in Palestine Asia," approximately 30pp, [233] c. 1917

"A Sketch of the Life of John A. Steinbeck, the Dickson Family and the Jewish Mission in Palestine Asia," approximately 30pp, [233] c. 1917

Composition notebook of the history of the John A. Steinbeck and Almira Steinbeck and their families - the Steinbecks and the Dicksons. Includes descriptions of their lives in Germany, Palestine and the United States during the American Civil War. Metadata: Available Online:...

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"On board Bark Winthrop commanded by Capt. Shephard Blanchard October 10, 1853, Tuesday," a journal describing a journey from America to the Holy Land, [Almira Steinbeck diary] [196] 1853-10-10

"On board Bark Winthrop commanded by Capt. Shephard Blanchard October 10, 1853, Tuesday," a journal describing a journey from America to the Holy Land, [Almira Steinbeck diary] [196] 1853-10-10

An account by Almira Steinbeck of the journey from Boston to Palestine in 1853 aboard the Bark Winthrop commanded by Captain Shepherd Blanchard. Also includes descriptions of Palestine. The journey was with Almira Steinbeck's parents, Walter Dickson and Sarah Dickson, and her sister Mary...

97 pages: 100% complete (94% indexed, 100% transcribed)
A card with 2 small photographs of John E. Steinbeck Sr. as a child [250 ] undated

A card with 2 small photographs of John E. Steinbeck Sr. as a child [250 ] undated

A card with 2 small photographs of John E. Steinbeck Sr. as a child. The photographs are undated.

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A. [Almira] D. Steinbeck oath of allegiance to the U. S. certification, handwritten, 1p, [201] 1862-05-21

A. [Almira] D. Steinbeck oath of allegiance to the U. S. certification, handwritten, 1p, [201] 1862-05-21

Short note from H. F. Wiggin (possibly Harvey F. Wiggin?) at the headquarters of the 4th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment stationed in St. Augustine, Florida and dated May 21, 1862. The notes certifies that Almira D. Steinbeck has taken an oath of allegiance to the United States of...

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Almira Steinbeck to John Ernest Steinbeck, handwritten letter, 3pp [234] 1918-04-23

Almira Steinbeck to John Ernest Steinbeck, handwritten letter, 3pp [234] 1918-04-23

Letter from Almira Steinbeck to her son John. E. Steinbeck Sr. The letter is written from Hollister, California and dated April 23, 1918. Metadata: Available Online: https://purl.stanford.edu/ys009rf5597 Title: Almira Steinbeck to John Ernest Steinbeck, handwritten letter, 3pp [234]...

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Application of John A. Steinbeck to be discharged from military service, handwritten document, 2pp, [219] 1862-08-11

Application of John A. Steinbeck to be discharged from military service, handwritten document, 2pp, [219] 1862-08-11

Letter from Captain John Lott Phillips, of Company B, 3rd Florida Infantry Regiment, to Capt Steele requesting that John A. Steinbeck be released from military service. The letter is dated August 11, 1862 and is from near Chattanooga, Tennessee. The letter includes a response from Colonel...

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Deed written by Clorinda Minor giving right and title of land to William Ballard, signed by witness John A. Steinbeck, handwritten document, [207] 1855-02-12

Deed written by Clorinda Minor giving right and title of land to William Ballard, signed by witness John A. Steinbeck, handwritten document, [207] 1855-02-12

Document created by Clorinda Strong Minor deeded a portion of a larger parcel of land to William Ballard. The document was created in the United States Vice-Consulate office in Jaffa, Palestine on February 12, 1855. It was signed and witnessed by John A. Steinbeck, William M. Jones, and Jacob...

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Document signed by John A. Steinbeck leaving land and property to Mr. Metzler in a year and a half, handwritten, with a wax seal, [211] 1858-06-04

Document signed by John A. Steinbeck leaving land and property to Mr. Metzler in a year and a half, handwritten, with a wax seal, [211] 1858-06-04

Document signed by John A. Steinbeck leaving the Mt. Hope land near Jaffa, Palestine and a list of tools and other property to Mr. Peter Martin Metzler. The letter is dated June 4, 1858 and is signed by Metzler and Steinbeck.

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Document signed by John A. Steinbeck regarding assignment of the services of a captive, handwritten, 1p, [209] 1858-05-21

Document signed by John A. Steinbeck regarding assignment of the services of a captive, handwritten, 1p, [209] 1858-05-21

Document signed by John A. Steinbeck passing on the services of a "captive" to Reverend William Jones. The document was signed in Jerusalem on May 21, 1858.

4 pages: 100% complete (50% indexed, 100% transcribed)
Documents certifying that John A. Steinbeck is not a citizen of the United States, handwritten, 2pp, [217] 1862-06-26

Documents certifying that John A. Steinbeck is not a citizen of the United States, handwritten, 2pp, [217] 1862-06-26

Document from the Austrian acting vice consul of Mobile, Alabama stating that John A. Steinbeck is a citizen of Prussia and should protections as a citizen of Prussia.

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