tag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:/itemsItems2022-07-27T03:07:20Ztag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/9578292023-03-09T23:03:59Z2023-03-31T03:57:59ZAshby, W. Ross, 1972-73 (3 of 3)Papers of Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002), professor of electrical engineering (1949-74) and biophysics (1962-74) and director of Biological Computer Laboratory (BCL) (1958-74) including correspondence relating to cybernetics, BCL, futurism, alternative living, cognitive processes, artificial intelligence, artificial language. Correspondents include W. Ross Ashby, Murray Babcock, Stafford Beer, Herbert Brun, Paul Drake, Victor Frankl, Erich Fromm, Herbert Goldhor, Gottard Gunther, Ivan Illich, Howard Lawler, John Lilly, Lars Lofgren, Warren McCulloch, Humberto Maturana, Margaret Mead, Gordon Pask, Rowena Swanson, Stuart Umpleby and Mrs. Norbert Wiener.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/9578332023-03-09T23:04:00Z2023-03-31T03:58:17ZAtwood, J.W., 1967-72Papers of Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002), professor of electrical engineering (1949-74) and biophysics (1962-74) and director of Biological Computer Laboratory (BCL) (1958-74) including correspondence relating to cybernetics, BCL, futurism, alternative living, cognitive processes, artificial intelligence, artificial language. Correspondents include W. Ross Ashby, Murray Babcock, Stafford Beer, Herbert Brun, Paul Drake, Victor Frankl, Erich Fromm, Herbert Goldhor, Gottard Gunther, Ivan Illich, Howard Lawler, John Lilly, Lars Lofgren, Warren McCulloch, Humberto Maturana, Margaret Mead, Gordon Pask, Rowena Swanson, Stuart Umpleby and Mrs. Norbert Wiener.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/9578012023-03-09T23:03:53Z2023-03-31T03:59:34ZJohnston, Ben, 1968Papers of Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002), professor of electrical engineering (1949-74) and biophysics (1962-74) and director of Biological Computer Laboratory (BCL) (1958-74) including correspondence relating to cybernetics, BCL, futurism, alternative living, cognitive processes, artificial intelligence, artificial language. Correspondents include W. Ross Ashby, Murray Babcock, Stafford Beer, Herbert Brun, Paul Drake, Victor Frankl, Erich Fromm, Herbert Goldhor, Gottard Gunther, Ivan Illich, Howard Lawler, John Lilly, Lars Lofgren, Warren McCulloch, Humberto Maturana, Margaret Mead, Gordon Pask, Rowena Swanson, Stuart Umpleby and Mrs. Norbert Wiener.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/9580302023-03-09T23:04:40Z2023-03-31T03:53:40ZMarko, H., 1973-74Papers of Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002), professor of electrical engineering (1949-74) and biophysics (1962-74) and director of Biological Computer Laboratory (BCL) (1958-74) including correspondence relating to cybernetics, BCL, futurism, alternative living, cognitive processes, artificial intelligence, artificial language. Correspondents include W. Ross Ashby, Murray Babcock, Stafford Beer, Herbert Brun, Paul Drake, Victor Frankl, Erich Fromm, Herbert Goldhor, Gottard Gunther, Ivan Illich, Howard Lawler, John Lilly, Lars Lofgren, Warren McCulloch, Humberto Maturana, Margaret Mead, Gordon Pask, Rowena Swanson, Stuart Umpleby and Mrs. Norbert Wiener.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/9580392023-03-09T23:04:42Z2023-03-31T04:25:34ZMeyer, Francois, 1975Papers of Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002), professor of electrical engineering (1949-74) and biophysics (1962-74) and director of Biological Computer Laboratory (BCL) (1958-74) including correspondence relating to cybernetics, BCL, futurism, alternative living, cognitive processes, artificial intelligence, artificial language. Correspondents include W. Ross Ashby, Murray Babcock, Stafford Beer, Herbert Brun, Paul Drake, Victor Frankl, Erich Fromm, Herbert Goldhor, Gottard Gunther, Ivan Illich, Howard Lawler, John Lilly, Lars Lofgren, Warren McCulloch, Humberto Maturana, Margaret Mead, Gordon Pask, Rowena Swanson, Stuart Umpleby and Mrs. Norbert Wiener.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/9580272023-03-09T23:04:40Z2023-03-31T03:51:10ZLooker, Patty, 1976Papers of Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002), professor of electrical engineering (1949-74) and biophysics (1962-74) and director of Biological Computer Laboratory (BCL) (1958-74) including correspondence relating to cybernetics, BCL, futurism, alternative living, cognitive processes, artificial intelligence, artificial language. Correspondents include W. Ross Ashby, Murray Babcock, Stafford Beer, Herbert Brun, Paul Drake, Victor Frankl, Erich Fromm, Herbert Goldhor, Gottard Gunther, Ivan Illich, Howard Lawler, John Lilly, Lars Lofgren, Warren McCulloch, Humberto Maturana, Margaret Mead, Gordon Pask, Rowena Swanson, Stuart Umpleby and Mrs. Norbert Wiener.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/8537882022-03-22T15:18:26Z2022-07-27T03:10:43ZLetter from Robert N. Bishop; C. G. Jones; James Shane; D.B. Nash; A.C. Clayton; Edward Kirby; et al. to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, July 9, 1853Bishop, Jones, Shane, Nash, Clayton, Kirby, et al. write to Turner, expressing their gratitude for their weekly assemblies, but inform Turner that these meetings must stop for a time.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/8537452022-03-22T15:18:09Z2022-07-27T03:10:38ZLetter from John Wilkinson to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, March 1, 1852Wilkinson writes to Turner from Germantown, Pennsylvania about his travels, his experience establishing a new agricultural school in New York, and the prospect of a "St Industrial University."University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/8537552022-03-22T15:18:13Z2022-07-27T03:10:39ZLetter from Richard Yates to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, June 25, 1852Yates writes to Turner from Washington, D.C., providing an update on the efforts to establish a state industrial university in Illinois. In his letter, Yates details how the matter of the industrial university has passed through several committees, and discusses his belief in the need for an Agricultural Bureau.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/8537602022-03-22T15:18:15Z2022-07-27T03:10:40ZLetter from Edson Harkness to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, July 5, 1852Harkness writes to Turner from his fruit farm of the success of his plants and their harvest this season. In his letter, Harkness also discusses his regret at missing the Industrial Convention in Springfield and his interest in the establishment of an industrial university.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/5116432021-01-25T15:38:54Z2022-07-27T03:10:26ZLetter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, August 3, 1865After the established of Cornell University in New York, Turner urgers J.P. Reynolds to see the possibility of a state university for Illinois. He calls his cause a "clear thing," and admits he is still in good heart and hope for Illinois.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/5116002021-01-25T15:38:40Z2022-07-27T03:10:22ZLetter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., March 1, 1856Turner writes to Bronson justifying his cause and saying that this is the right move for the era. He thanks Murray for working with him on his cause, and says that, even before its birth, the Industrial University is already doing good.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/5115762021-01-25T15:38:33Z2022-07-27T03:10:20ZLetter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., March 15, 1853Turner writes to Bronson Murray about state politics and a charter in the works.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/5115842021-01-25T15:38:35Z2022-07-27T03:10:21ZLetter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., August 4, 1853Turner writes to Bronson Murray about the affects of the war, saying that "this war has had a direct bearing upon our league of industrial interests." Turner continues to move forward to get a state university for Illinois.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/5115652021-01-25T15:38:29Z2022-07-27T03:10:18ZLetter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Governor French, April 1, 1851Turner writes to Illinois Governor Augustus C. French on political matters, possibly of those concerning James Morton and a corrupt election [Morton's lost seat]. One part of the letter, Turner writes a bit of satire, dating it March 6, 1851 and signed by A.C. Dixone, and two other names, possibly Hearst and Murreau. [Names are all in Turner's hand, preceded by "...of the Illinois State Hospital for the insane do herely call a meeting of..." Letter transcribed by a Mr. Selby.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2219882018-10-15T22:34:07Z2022-07-27T03:08:10ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, June 24, 1864A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about the weather, moving from Acworth, Georgia, to Big Shanty, and recent fighting and troop movements. He speculated that there would be a battle over Kinesaw Mountain and compared it to Lookout Mountain at Chattanooga.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2220602018-10-15T22:34:19Z2022-07-27T03:08:16ZLetter from Eli Cress to Peter Cress, Harriet Cress, and Melvina Cress Williamson, November 26, 1864A letter from Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry, to his father, Peter Cress, and his sisters, Harriet and Melvina. Cress informed his family that his unit was headed south again and updated them on other news, including a promise to send home clothes.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2220282018-10-15T22:34:13Z2022-07-27T03:08:13ZLetter from George M. Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, March 31, 1865A letter to Sophronia McNitt from George M. Harkey, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Harkey wrote about the conditions of their camp, particularly the heavy rainfall, and about Sophronia's romantic life.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2215122018-10-15T22:32:50Z2022-07-27T03:07:32ZLetter from Thomas Moynihan and Mary "Mollie" McNitt to Sophronia McNitt, August 4, 1865A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Mary "Mollie" McNitt, her sister-in-law, and Mary's brother Thomas Moynihan, formerly a private in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Mary shared news from home, including the return of the 126th to Montgomery County. Thomas shared more details of his discharge and arrival, and sent news of family and friends in Montgomery County.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2215172018-10-15T22:32:51Z2022-07-27T03:07:32ZLetter from "The Left Hand" to Sophronia McNitt, January 7, 1864A letter to Sophronia McNitt from "The Left Hand" (possibly Otis Williamson?). The author described an incident regarding some stolen rum and other news from home.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2215672018-10-15T22:32:59Z2022-07-27T03:07:36ZLetter from Thomas Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, December 24, 1865A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Thomas Moynihan. Moynihan shared news of life in Chicago, discussed his plans for the Christmas holidays, and asked for Sophronia to visit.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2215812018-10-15T22:33:01Z2022-07-27T03:07:37ZLetter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, October 5, 1862A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry asked after Sophronia and requested she write him back.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2216022018-10-15T22:33:05Z2022-07-27T03:07:39ZLetter from Frank to Sophronia McNitt, May 3, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from "Frank", a Union soldier at Fort Pickering, Tennessee (possibly J. Frank Williamson). "Frank" wrote about the conditions at Fort Pickering, including the weather and the condition of the men, and also discussed news from Illinois and other correspondents.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2215392018-10-15T22:32:55Z2022-07-27T03:07:34ZLetter from Anna M. Collins to Hellen McNitt and Jennie McNitt, April 27, 1864A letter to Hellen and Jennie McNitt from their friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins informed the sisters that she was coming to visit Montgomery County soon and made requests for her visit.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2212322018-10-15T22:31:55Z2022-07-27T03:07:09ZLetter from Sophronia McNitt to Eli Cress, September 20, 1865A letter to Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry, from Sophronia McNitt. McNitt wrote on the end of the war and her trip to Pennsylvania to visit family.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2128542018-10-05T18:19:59Z2022-07-27T03:08:25ZLetter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, February 4, 1864A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown described his plans to travel elsewhere for mining and news of mutual friends.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2211962018-10-15T22:31:49Z2022-07-27T03:07:06ZLetter from Sophronia McNitt to Eli Cress, January 19, 1865A letter to Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry, from Sophronia McNitt. McNitt sent news of local events and expressed her wish for an end to the war.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2212032018-10-15T22:31:50Z2022-07-27T03:07:07ZLetter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, October 24, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins wrote about her family's move to Taylorville, Illinois, and her impressions of its people, including the religion and culture in the town.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2212102018-10-15T22:31:51Z2022-07-27T03:07:07ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, March 20, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about life in camp - especially sickness, health, and a birthday ball where men dressed as women - and gave his well wishes to Sophronia and others back.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2127982018-10-05T18:19:47Z2022-07-27T03:08:21ZLetter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, June 20, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote about his travels between Denver and Nebraska City. He also mentioned escorting other travelers to Colorado including Sophronia's "Big Bruther" - presumably Francis "Frank" McNitt.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2128262018-10-05T18:19:53Z2022-07-27T03:08:23ZLetter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, August 9, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote about his recent marriage, friends with him in Colorado Territory, and invited Sophronia to come west.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2127772018-10-05T18:19:42Z2022-07-27T03:08:19ZLetter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, November 22, 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote about friends, shared updates on his activities, and requested news for Illinois.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2127912018-10-05T18:19:45Z2022-07-27T03:08:20ZLetter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, December 21, 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote about friends and the upcoming holidays, as well as his romantic pursuits.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2127562018-10-05T18:19:36Z2022-07-27T03:08:18ZLetter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, December 11, 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown discussed his life and work in Colorado and his marital prospects.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2213312018-10-15T22:32:11Z2022-07-27T03:07:18ZLetter from George M. Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, April 21, 1865A letter to Sophronia McNitt from George M. Harkey, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Harkey wrote about the end of the war and his reaction to the assassionation of Abraham Lincoln. He also spoke about his religious faith and hopes to return home.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2213712018-10-15T22:32:21Z2022-07-27T03:07:21ZLetter from W. L. Gregory to Sophronia McNitt, August 3, 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from W. [William?] L. Gregory, a private in the 70th Illinois Infantry. Gregory informed Sophronia about life at Camp Butler in Springfield and his hopes for a quick return.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2213852018-10-15T22:32:25Z2022-07-27T03:07:22ZLetter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, August 8, 1861A letter to Sophronia McNitt from W. A. Cottingham, a Union soldier in the 9th Illinois Infantry. Cottingham introduced himself to Sophronia and wrote about the conditions of the 9th Illinois's camp at Cairo, Illinois, as well as his poor health.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2213362018-10-15T22:32:12Z2022-07-27T03:07:18ZLetter from G. R. C. Beammon to Sophronia McNitt, January 18, 1861A letter to Sophronia McNitt from G. R. C. Beammon, an admirer in the Rocky Mountains. Beammon reflected on the last time he encountered Sophronia and his desire to see her again.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2213922018-10-15T22:32:28Z2022-07-27T03:07:22ZLetter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, October 16, 1864A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins wrote about her recent illness and shared news of soldiers serving in the war as well as other events. Also included is a "model love letter" template.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2213572018-10-15T22:32:16Z2022-07-27T03:07:20ZLetter from William F. Sanders to Sophronia McNitt, January 2, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, William F. Sanders. Sanders told Sophronia about his New Year's activities as well as other news from Pana, Illinois. He also invited her to visit.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library