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  • Note from Unknown to Sophronia McNitt, April 1, 1863
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A note to Sophronia McNitt from an unknown author in Pana, Illinois. The note only bears the date of April 1, 1863 and is otherwise blank.
  • Letter from John A. McClernand (Cairo, Illinois) to Ulysses S. Grant, November 12, 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1861 | John McClernand Letter (Digitized Content)Letter from John A. McClernand (Cairo, Illinois) to Ulysses S. Grant, November 12, 1861
  • Letter from Charles Summer to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, April 4, 1866
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1866 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Charles Summer of the Senate Chamber to Jonathan Baldwin Turner. Summer writes that Illinois Governor Richard Yates has shared with him a letter from Turner. Summer writes that he much enjoyed Turner's testimony.
  • Letter from H.G. Leary to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, November 17, 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1856 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter stating the receipt of a proposal to Mr. Browne of the patent office in Washington, D.C. Leary also invites Turner to visit him, asking if he will "entertain a proposition." Letter is written from a "College Hill.
  • Letter from unknown to Johnathan Baldwin Turner, August 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter saying that a note was received from Jonathan Baldwin Turner, but no pamphlet.
  • Letter from Louis Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, August 4, 1863
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, Louis Harkey. Harkey updated Sophronia about his activities in Colorado and travel of friends, including Sophronia's brother Francis "Frank" McNitt.
  • Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, January 31, 1862
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from W. A. Cottingham, a Union soldier in the 9th Illinois Infantry. Cottingham responded to Sophronia's rejection of his romantic advances and promised not to write again.
  • Letter from A.W. Kelly to Sophronia McNitt, June 27, 1863
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Ambrose W. Kelly, a Union sergeant in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Kelly wrote about being stationed near Vicksburg, Mississippi, noting how hot, tired, and hungry he was and how he wanted to go on furlough. He also noted all the killing, specifically the death of Bob[?] Williams or Williamson.
  • Letter from Anna M. Collins to "Dear Girls", July 27, 1870
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1870 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from Anna M. Collins to "Dear Girls", possibly Hellen and Jennie McNitt. Collins sent her regards and shared news from Pleasant Grove, including a "Mrs. B" that was due to give birth.
  • Andrew, Alexander M., 1961, 1963-66, 1969-71, 1973-74
    Document | 1961 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Martin, Robert, 1970-73 (1 of 2)
    Document | 1970-1973 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Mead, Margaret, 1968-71, 1974
    Document | 1968-1971 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Minor, W.T., 1965
    Document | 1965 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Marzullo, Elio, 1964, 1966-70, 1972-73
    Document | 1964 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Alpert, Dan, 1968
    Document | 1968 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Marino, Pat, 1970
    Document | 1970 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Meyerhoff, Gordon R., 1967-68
    Document | 1967-1968 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Barney, Walter
    Document | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Atwood, J.W., 1967-72
    Document | 1967-1972 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Ackoff, Russ, 1975
    Document | 1975 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Ashby, W. Ross, 1972-73 (3 of 3)
    Document | 1972-1973 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Blum, Harry, 1964-70, 1972
    Document | 1972 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Ballonhoff, P.A., 1976
    Document | 1976 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Baur, Siemens, 1975
    Document | 1975 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Bloch, Susanna, 1964
    Document | 1964 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Johnston, Ben, 1968
    Document | 1968 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Freedman, David, 1964-67, 1969
    Document | 1964-1967 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Günther, Gotthard (3 of 3)
    Document | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Frankl, Viktor, 1963
    Document | 1963 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Günther, Gotthard (2 of 3)
    Document | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • White, John, 1974-75
    Document | 1974-1975 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Wells, Oliver, 1974
    Document | 1974 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Meyer, Francois, 1975
    Document | 1975 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Francis, W.J., 1969
    Document | 1969 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Günther, Gotthard (1 of 3)
    Document | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Krampen, Martin, 1966
    Document | 1966 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Who's Who (1 of 2)
    Document | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Howe, Richard H., 1970-74 (1 of 2)
    Document | 1970-1974 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Huckel, Manfred, 1962-63
    Document | 1962-1963 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
  • Feldmann, Richard J., 1962
    Document | 1962 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)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 Babc...
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