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Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, circa 1860s
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 186 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to introduce Reynolds to Julian M. Sturtevant, an early President of Illinois College. He urges support from Reynolds, as well as Gerard Fuller, to keep supporting his cause. Turner insists that he cannot give up his dream of a public college. Turner alludes that the Chicago Tribune published on their cause, using Turner's arguments nearly word for word. He bel...
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, December 26, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to Reynolds that he agrees that General Fuller should be the one to write the bill, though he is unsure if Fuller, a statesmen and a solider, should fully commit to it. He writes, "even our old professors now say that if such an Institution can be endowed it will be the grandest university on the face of the Earth," but no one thinks it can be done. Turner beli...
Circular Letter, Jacksonville, Illinois, January 25, 1866
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1866 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Circular letter written by committee members Jonathan Baldwin Turner, Joseph Morton, and William Brown, addressed to Morgan County officials and citizens. In regards to endowing money to a future land grant Industrial University. The circular mentions that Congress has given Illinois 480,000 to build a university.
A Plan for an Industrial University for the State of Illinois, submitted to the Farmers' Convention at Granville, Held November 18, 1851., November 18, 1851
Multi-Page Item | 20 pages | 1851 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)A printed booklet containing the essay written by Jonathan Baldwin Turner regarding the plan to establish an industrial university in Illinois.
U.S. Patent for Improvement in Seeding Machines, May 8, 1860
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1860 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)U. S. Patent Number 28,217, for Improvement in Seeding Machines, May 8, 1860.
U.S. Patent for Improvement in Clod Breaker and Pulverizer, July 6, 1869
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1869 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)U. S. Patent Number 93,253, Improvement in Clod Breaker and Pulverizer, July 6, 1869.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., January 28, 1853
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1853 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to Bronson Murray from Illinois College. The letter is concerning the academic achivements of a Dr. Rutherford.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., February 23, 1853
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1853 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to Bronson Murray that he has "conclused a contract with Dr. Rutherford.
Design of the industrial League of Illinois, 1850s
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1855 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)A paper describing the mission of the Industrial League of Illinois and its goal to establish an industrial university. Jonathann Baldwin Turner is listed as the principal director of the league.
Pamphlet addressed to the General Headquarters, State of Ilinois, Adjutant General's Office, Springfield, Illinois, December 13, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1865 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Pamphlet of correspondence between Adjutant General I.N. Haynie and Jonathan Baldwin Turner. Haynie proposes to Turner the idea of public schools teaching military courses in case mititary readiness is required, to which Turner responds.
Dictated letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Dr. E. R. Roe, May 13, 1892
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1892 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to a Dr. E. R. Roe. Turner writes about various religious books he has recently read. Letter is dictated and includes envelope.
Circular No. 7, circa 1851[?]
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)A circular detailing a set of directions for cultivating a hedge row, issued by J. B. Turner.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Rev. Mr. Morton, July 27, 1855
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1855 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner addressed "For the Attorn. Reporter" and to "Rev. Mr. Morton." Turner writes to the reporter to correct libelous news that was written about him. He writes, "I never belonged to any religious sect whatever and I never intend to." He asserts that he is an independent preacher who gives his own religious opinions to anyone who invites him to...
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, November 1, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to Judge Reynolds that he is "tired of seeing the great Industrial [] of this state ignored, and trodden under foot by litterary [sic], professional and political Demagogues, and I won't cooperate with them, so help me God, Governors or no Governors, friends or no friends." Although Turner writes that he denied the invitation to be on Governor Yates' committe, ...
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., May 8, 1853
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1853 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray. Turner writes that he is quite busy with a Spring course and has little funds left to invest in political efforts. He seems discouraged.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to unknown correspondent, circa 1830s-1840s
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1830-1849 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Turner Baldwin to an unknown correspondent, possibly named Shilo. In it, Turner writes, "...suggest to you my ideas of an agricultural school." He continues to explain his ideas for the school. A map is drawn.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Rhodolphia Kibbe, November 12, 1834
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1834 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to his future wife, Rhodolphia. Turner, recently arrived in Illinois, mentions his travels around villages in support of education pursuits. He mentions delegates being sent to a state convention "next December" in Vandalia, and how the convention will discuss [] Schools. He also writes that he bought a horse. He asks Rhodelia to consider ...
Extract from Settle of W.H. Powell to B. Murray Dated Peoria February 12, 1850, February 12, 1856
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)In this note to Bronson Murray, Turner recites W.H. Powell's thoughts on Turner and his political efforts. "Our American civilization demands a more [] and liberal system. We must educate the whole people as the only enduring foundation upon which our republican Instutituions can rest." At the bottom of the letter, Turner writes, "Mr. Powell states in this letter to me that ...
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., March 1, 1856
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner 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.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, August 3, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1865 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)After 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.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Governor French, April 1, 1851
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1851 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner 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 Il...
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., March 15, 1853
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1853 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to Bronson Murray about state politics and a charter in the works.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., August 4, 1853
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1853 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner 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.
Certificate of membership to the Industrial League of Illinois, 1850s
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1855 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)A blank certificate to be issued to members of the Illinois Industrial League. It is signed by J.B. Turner, President.
Circular No. 6, June 7, 1851
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)A circular regarding the Osage Orange Plant and opportunities to purchase via subscription, issued by J. B. Turner.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., November 10, 1856
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1856 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner admits that he feels anxious about Murray's low spirits. He suggest Murray pause to take care of himself before continuing to pursue their educational efforts.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, November 17-22, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner's letter begins, "I am sorry that the governor's committee is defunct. It deranges all my plans." Appears as though there is conflict of interests surrounding Turner's plans invisions of an Industrial University. On the efforts, Turner writes they (state legislature?) intend to "divide and conquer." In the postcript, Turner confides that his son, Willy, has been sick ...
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, November 25, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes that Illinois politicians have no motive to go against his and Reynolds' wishes toward and Industrial University. He mentions "old conservation educational interests" which are opposed to his ideas.
Charter article sketches written by Jonathan Baldwin Turner and sent to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, circa 1852
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1850-1869 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Sketched articles by Turner which he proposes be added to a charter. Articles on University funds and trustees. Appears to have been written by Turner circa 1850s and then sent to Hon. J.P. Reynolds circa 1860s.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, July 23, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1865 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to J.P. Reynolds about his forty years fighting for freedom and education.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Rhodolphia Turner, September 26, 1850
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1850 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter written from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to his wife, Rhodolphia Turner. Jonathan writes from Barry, Illinois, while he is away lecturing and preaching on Sabbaths. He writes that he is very busy and cannot stop thinking about "our idea.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Rhodolphia Turner, January 8, circa 1850
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to his family, written while he was on the road lecturing. He writes that he will be lecturing at Carlinville and then Chicago, and has been very busy.
Dictated letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Dr. E. R. Roe, September 14, 1893
Multi-Page Item | 18 pages | 1893 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Dr. Roe, whom he addresses his "dear doctor and brother." Turner writes at length about his favorite color white. He wrote this letter during the Chicago World Fair, while he family attended and he stayed home (likely because of his old age or health--he makes jokes about being "toted home to his rocking chair"). He also writes on relig...
Partial letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to unknown, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)The postscript of a letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to an unknown recipient. Turner states that the strongest political defenders of the scheme to start a university were Abraham Lincoln, Senator Douglas, and General Grant. He writes of Douglas' sudden passing and the first time he saw Grant.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., September 1, 1853
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1853 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to Bronson Murray about "the league," and its financial support. He writes that it is "time to work.
Land proposal between Jeremiah Sibert and Jonathan Baldwin Turner, Chairman of the Committee (on the State and Agricultural or Industrial University), circa 1860s
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 186 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Land proposal written by Jonathan Baldwin Turner in the matter of Jeremiah Sibert's land. Turner suggests building the Agricultural or Industrial University on Sibert's "Divided Grove Farm.

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