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Letter from Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, March 24, 1849
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1849 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet to Jonathan Baldwin Turner. Gallaudet writes from Hartford, Connecticut about his bout of influenza and his ongoing horticultural project.
Letter from W.N. Starr to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, April 11, 1849
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1849 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from W.N. Starr to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, April 11, 1849
Letter from Absalom Peters to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, January 1, 1842
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1842 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Absalom Peters to Jonathan Baldwin Turner. Peters writes from New York and talks of bringing Turner's book proposal on Mormonism before publishers and the details of the publishing effort.
Images of J.B. Turner with family members, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Two images reproduced in The Life of Jonathan Baldwin Turner by Mary Carriel. The first image depicts "Professor Turner and his son Howard, from a daguerreotype taken 1854," and the second depicts "The Turner Brothers: Edward, Asa, Avery, Jonathan.
Images of J. B. Turner family residences and a portrait of him, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Four images reproduced in The Life of Jonathan Baldwin Turner by Mary Carriel. The first set depicts "The Turner Homestead, Templeton, Massachusetts," "Jonathan Baldwin Turner's Home, Jacksonville, Illinois," and "The Baldwin Homestead, Baldwinsville, Massachusetts." The verso of the page depicts a portrait of Jonathan Baldwin Turner.
Letter 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, 1853
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1853 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Bishop, 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.
Letter from John Wilkinson to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, March 1, 1852
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1852 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Wilkinson 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."
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.
Letter from Richard Yates to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, June 25, 1852
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1852 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Yates 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.
Letter from Edson Harkness to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, July 5, 1852
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1852 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Harkness 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.
Letter from Leonard F. Ross to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, January 25, 1874
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1874 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Leonard F. Ross to Jonathan Baldwin Turner. Ross writes from Avon, Illinois expressing his disappointment and anger over the rejection of Turner for Trustee by the Illinois State Senate.
Letter from E.S. Ricker to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, March 20, 1874
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1874 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from E.S. Ricker to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, March 20, 1874
Letter from Julie E. Smith to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, February 13, 1881
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1881 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Julie E. Smith to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, February 13, 1881
Letter from R.W. Patterson to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, January 30, 1884
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1884 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from R.W. Patterson to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, January 30, 1884
Letter from Albion W. Tourgee to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, December 14, 1891
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1891 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Albion W. Tourgee to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, December 14, 1891
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Letter from Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, April 20, 1836
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1836 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet to Jonathan Baldwin Turner. Gallaudet writes from Hartford, Connecticut about an investment and asks about Illinois College.
Letter from J.W. Osgood to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, August 19, 1836
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1836 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from J.W. Osgood to Jonathan Baldwin Turner. Osgood writes from Templeton, Massachusetts speculating when Turner should sell a piece of land and the relocation of the capital of Illinois to Springfield.
Letter from Absalom Peters to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, July 6, 1842
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1842 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Absalom Peters to Jonathan Baldwin Turner. Peters writes from New York, enclosing a bill for the publishing of Turner's book and a request for payment.
Letter from G.W. Minier to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, February 10, 1867
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1867 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from G.W. Minier to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, February 10, 1867
Letter from Newton Bateman to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, February 12, 1874
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1874 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Newton Bateman to Jonathan Baldwin Turner. Bateman writes from Springfield, Illinois about his conversations with several Illinois State Senators and his desire for Turner to run for Governor of Illinois.
Letter from Newton Bateman to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, February 16, 1874
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1874 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Newton Bateman to Jonathan Baldwin Turner. Bateman writes from Springfield, Illinois in acknowledgment of Turner's reasons for not running for Governor of Illinois and asking for advice surrounding his own re-election for Illinois Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Letter from John Milton Gregory to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, January 23, 1875
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1875 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from John Milton Gregory to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, January 23, 1875
Letter from Shelby M. Cullom to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, January 8, 1891
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1891 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Shelby M. Cullom to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, January 8, 1891
Letter from Richard Yates to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, April 14, 1854, April 14, 1854
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1854 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Richard Yates to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, written while Yates was serving as a US House Representative for Illinois' 6th district. Yates urges Turner to draw up a bill on the need for an Industrial University in Illinois, which Yates would present to congress. Includes envelope.
Letter from Rhodolphia Turner to her husband, Jonathan Baldwin Turner, January 13, 1854, January 14, 1854
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter written from Rhodolphia Turner to her husband, Jonathan Baldwin Turner. She writes from their home in Jacksonville, Illinois, while Turner is away in Carlinville, Illinois. Details family, town people, and the cold weather.
Letter from I.A. Chesnut to I.J. Eccler, J.M. Davis, M. Brewer and J.S. Hayward, July 19, 1854
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 1854 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter introducing Jonathan Baldwin Turner, describing him as a "friend to agriculture, education and farm labor." Chesnut notes that Turner is embarking on a tour of the country.
Letter from Owen Lovejoy to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, June 2, 1856
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1856 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter stating that there is to be a meeting in Springfield to apply for funds to establish an agricultural college. It also mentions that the convention will send a memorial to the U.S. Senate asking to pass the Land Bill, which has already been passed by the House.
Letter from Henry Tappan to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, July 13, 1856
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1856 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter on behalf of the Executive Committee of the The Association for the Advancement of Education inviting Jonathan Balwdin Turner to read a paper at the next annual meeting.
Letter from Prof. Dampier to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, October 12, 1857
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1857 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter thanking Turner for sending a pamphlet on industrial universities.
Letter from Julian M. Sturtevant to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, December 21, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from the president of Illinois College, Julian M. Sturtevant.

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