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• Application, Registration
• AM-0001
• Article of Agreement
• Agreement form filled out by incoming members of the Koreshan Unity. This form stipulates that the incoming member shall turn over all property to the Unity. There is no date on the document, except for a "19__". ... View Full Record
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• AM-0002
• Dear Children — Poem, Jesse Teed to his children — August 8—9, 1886
• Letterhead says "Teed Water Motor Co." and the 'Moravia NY' letterhead is crossed out and replaced with 'Peckville PA'. In his letter, Jesse Teed relays his situation by writing in poetic form.... View Full Record
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• AM-0003
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero — August 30, 1898
• Addressed to George Hunt at Koreshan Unity, Estero, Lee Co. Florida. Teed says: "You have been my standby..." since Hunt was holding things together in Florida while Teed managed things from Chicago.... View Full Record
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• AM-0004
• Photograph Place, G.W. Teed, Photo Portrait Artist — Advertisement — Photo studio G.W. Teed — Postmarked December 2, ????
  
• Mss. reads, "Photograph Place G.W. Teed Photo Portrait Artist, 786 W. Madison Street, Chicago. The ad was mailed to Emma Norton, Teed's sister, in Moravia New York. The envelope has "Care J.S. Teed" in the lower left corner.... View Full Record
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• Correspondence
• AM-0005
• My Dear George, Good and Faithful — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero, 1897
• Teed writing to Hunt to have him hold on and encourage those who are disaffected. The envelope has "check in this" written on the outside.... View Full Record
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• AM-0006
• My Dear Brother — from George Teed (?) at Unadilla New York to Cyrus Teed[?] — February 25, 1887
  
• Written from Unadilla New York which is a town between Delaware and Otsego Counties. It is about 75 miles south of New Hartford. The letter deals with the death of Charles Teed, brother of Cyrus and begins; "With a sad heart I will try to write a f... View Full Record
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• AM-0010
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — San Diego to Estero — August 25, 1899
  
• Teed describes his work in California. He speaks of the "... prospect of good success in many ways." Teed also speaks of the "Whiteside business". He asks Hunt to try and make "...a payment of what you can spare..." The Estero group is in need, but... View Full Record
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• AM-0011
• My Dear Disciple George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero — December 30, 1898
  
• Letter begins, "My Dear Disciple George:" The letter is concerned with a disaffected member named Jackson. Teed says: "Jackson's little game wil be blocked..." and "While with us he attempted to get one of our girls into a dive in the city."... View Full Record
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• AM-0012
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero — March 24, 1899
  
• Teed speaks of making settlements with regard to some cases (Whiteside, etc.). He continues to tell Hunt to "use your best judgement" and closes the letter by sending his love to all particularly his "...special love to John... He needs this encourag... View Full Record
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• AM-0013
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero — Feb 24, 1899
• Concerns legal matters. Teed begins the letter asking Hunt to "Send me at once the names of the persons, in the defence (sic) embraced in the Henry suit." Teed goes on to say that he wants to take some action, including the possibility of filing ban... View Full Record
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• AM-0014
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero — January 20, 1899
  
• Teed encourages Hunt by saying, "I have put in a great deal of time today writing, and have not much time nor matter to write, however I thought a word might encourage you. Do what you can to keep the people together there till I come." Teed then co... View Full Record
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• AM-0015
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero — April 24, 1899
• This short letter deals with taxes. Teed says that he is sending Hunt $25.00 "to apply". Teed has dealt with a "Mr Greenfield". He also mentions that the Chicago group is "...in the midst of moving." their offices. Teed also remarked in the margin... View Full Record
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• AM-0016
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero — June 25, 1900
  
• Typed letter. Begins with "Your letter to me in which you refer to the sale of Tobaco (sic) is at hand. I have no recollection of making the statement ascribed to me, and did not know that the article was being dispensed from the site of the New Jeru... View Full Record
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• AM-0018
• Sister Dear — [Melora Teed Wakeman] to Mrs. Emma N. Teed Walton New York to Moravia New York — February 18, 1887
• Authorship isn't totally clear, however, mention is made in the first paragraph of "Asa" [Asabel Wakemen, husband of Melora]. Other information "...Brother Charles (Teed) sickness and death." and "...Amelia's mother was taken sick and died..." She d... View Full Record
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• AM-0020
• Dear Emma — Jesse Teed to Emma Norton — Unadilla New York to Chicago — November 14, 1891
• Jesse writes that he is at "Amelia's". He speaks of his travels and tells Emma, "...you would be surprised at the growth of Teedville." He goes on to say, "There is much speculation in these parts in relation to Cyrus `Mary Amandy' (quotes are his)... View Full Record
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• AM-0022
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero — June 27, 1898
  
• Teed writes, "I sent $18.00 to Mr. Hoag(?) to be paid on the court fees of the "Damfooler" [n.b. This is what appears. The quotes are in the letter.] case. You look after it a little.(?) Teed goes on, although his handwriting is, at times, difficult... View Full Record
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• AM-0023
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero
• Hand carried by Harry Boomer - Note that the letterhead is still showing Chicago as well as Estero. Teed says; "Harry will inform you of our intentions. You will have to make but temporary arrangements for about one hundred people till I come. I ma... View Full Record
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• AM-0024
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero
• Deals with financial matters. Teed asks George Hunt to pay the balance on the principal. He says there was an error made in the "...orignal estimation". He says that it wouldn't be possible for him to send it from Chicago, "...as it would require to... View Full Record
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• Correspondence
• AM-0025
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Washington D.C. to Estero
• Teed talks about the store and his approval of "...the plan that George Sanders inagurated about the sinking fund made on his commissions." Teed gives Hunt permission to deviate from these plans if the "...Unity should have something it is starving... View Full Record
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• Correspondence
• AM-0026
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Washington D.C. to Estero
• Letter written on "National Hotel" stationary, Washington D.C. Teed deals with the business of which kind of electric lighting to use. He also talks about the address in Washington where to forward his mail. He talks about the new community in Wash... View Full Record
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• AM-0029
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero
• Teed begins by speaking about the sale of the "Mygalt"[?] which was apparently one of the boats belonging to the Koreshans. Teed says; "...if you and Carl conclude that she can be rigged up for service and the work is accomplished quickly, it may be... View Full Record
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• AM-0030
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero
• Teed speaks of having Hunt purchase the 'Milson place'. He says he has "...the money in hand for its purchase." and that he "...expects to see you within two weeks, or about that." He closes the letter saying that he expects to also send down an "..... View Full Record
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• AM-0031
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Sanibel Florida to Estero
• This half page letter reads: "St. James. My Dear George, Go up to Myers at once and deposit the drafts in James hands. The checks I have issued must not get to the bank first. [signed] Cyrus"... View Full Record
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• AM-0032
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero
• Teed begins the letter saying; "My Dear George: It seems to take everlastingly to get anything from Estero. I sent a paper to be signed by two or three of you. Hasten it up." Teed goes on to say that he was delayed in his return from Chicago to Este... View Full Record
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• AM-0033
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero
• Teed informs Hunt that "A company of about 20 or 25 will start for Florida on the 20th..." [of October]. "With this company will be four of Alice Miller's crowd. Ed Lewis will come down with the crowd." Teed explains that he could send "...at least... View Full Record
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• AM-0034
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero — December 19, 1898
• [Note: the letter attached is dated 12/19/1898.] Teed begins; "I have written to General Wall to take charge of whatsoever legal business arises in Estero or Myers." Teed talks about other legal activity. He says; "Walter A. Mickle[?] has telegraphed... View Full Record
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• AM-0035
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — New Orleans to Estero — November 21, 1899
• Teed writes; "My Dear George: Your letter comes to hand this a.m. I hasten to say that I did not authorize to agree to make any settlement of the claim that you designate in your communication. I felt perfectly satisifed that the case would go over.... View Full Record
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• AM-0036
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero
• This letter deals with business matters. Teed writes; "My Dear George: There seems to be some misunderstanding about the Harvey matter in Estero. I paid Harvey $500. This left a balance of about $600. This as you know is in the form of a judgement-(n... View Full Record
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• AM-0037
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Boston to Estero
• Letterhead reads 'New Hotel Bellevue', which is in Boston Mass. Teed begins: "I want to caution you to be on the watch of yourself regarding the utmost consideration for all the wants of our people. Hear them particularly and give ample explanations... View Full Record
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• AM-0038
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Jacksonville to Estero
• Written while on the way to Chicago. Teed speaks of the purchase of land on Estero Island, Pine Island and near Naples. Teed was in Jacksonville to make connections to the north. He says; "I reached here this morning about 6:30, but could make no co... View Full Record
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• AM-0069
• George W. Teed died this morning — Letter to Emma Norton — Moravia NY to Chicago IL.
• Announcement of the death of George W. Teed. Reads: "George W. Teed died this morning at half past 7 Oclock. Funeral services will be held at the house Wednesday at two Oclock. [signed] Mrs. Asa Wakeman" The envelope was addressed to Emma Norton at... View Full Record
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• AM-0113
• Dear Laurie, Received your letter of some weeks ago,
• Claude writes to Laurie in Estero. He speaks briefly about his concrete business and his gardening activities, however, the majority of the letter deals with Claude's thoughts on the war, politics, shortages and the value of Koreshanity.... View Full Record
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• AM-0114
• Dear Laurie, We certainly appreciate receiving that basket of oranges,
• Claude is thanking Laurie for the oranges and grapefruit that he sent. Claude remarks that such oranges are not available in New Jersey. Claude says that he made a salad from the grapefruit, "...The kind you will remember we used to make down there... View Full Record
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• AM-0115
• Dear Laurie, Many thanks for the Christmas box,
• Claude is thanking Laurie for the Christmas gift "...containing the preserved fruit and candy, also nuts." He goes on to say that "We had a busy time, and are just now getting settled for what will probably be a long, cold winter." The letter talks... View Full Record
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• AM-0116
• Dear Laurie, I received your recent letter and thank you for good wishes for my birthday.
• Typewritten letter. Claude thanks Laurie for the birthday wishes and goes on to discuss "The trailer park venture..." He says that it is a gamble, but to "...be sure to leave a bridge standing over which to make a safe retreat if it should become nec... View Full Record
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• AM-0117
• My dear Laurence; With your kind permission I will practice on you.
• Typewritten letter. "Nell" is unidentified. She writes saying she is practicing her typing by writing this letter. She comments on Claude Rahn's second wife, by saying; "I judge Elizabeth to be aces high. She does not remind me of Imogene excepting... View Full Record
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• AM-0118
• Dear Laurie: Rec'd your letter from Estero, dated the 6th. Letter from Claude Rahn to Laurie Bubbett — E. Orange New Jersey to Miami Florida.
• A handwritten letter on notebook paper. This letter begins with Claude talking about someone named "Bill" and his "heroism". Claude also talks about Laurie's financial condition and says that "I know your financial condition perhaps as well as yours... View Full Record
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• AM-0119
• Big news! The Kinghorns of Garfield Pl. have sold their house at #28. — Letter from Nell _____ to Laurie Bubbett — Rutherford N.J. to Miami Florida.
• This postal card has an address on the front with "Estero Florida" crossed out and the address, "891 E. 88th St., Miami" written in. The card talks about the Kinghorns moving from 28 to 37 Garfield Place, which is their "Mother's house". The writer... View Full Record
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• AM-0120
• S.S. Cuba, on our way to Havana, Cuba, Oct. 31, 1940. Notebook diary by Laurie Bubbett.
• This notebook documents only the first day of this trip. At the end of the third page, there are no more entries. The diary begins; "Claude Rahn and I left Estero Tuesday Oct. 29, in his car, bound for Miami Fla. (Claude had come down from the north... View Full Record
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• AM-0121
• Expenditures in cash for Mother and self, beginning Dec. 1, 1933. Estero Fla. Daybook by Laurie Bubbett.
• This daybook provides a valuable insight into the everyday activities and expenses of the time period. The first page begins with the introduction and date and continues, "Mother (Evelyn Bubbett) receives a widow's pension of $36.00 a month from the... View Full Record
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• AM-0122
• Dear Mr. Bubbit — Letter to Laurie Bubbett:
• This is one of two letters, written in pencil by someone named "John". They were forwarded to Laurie Bubbett with a notation, written in pencil. The letters came from someone named "Nell", referred to in the other letter as "Auntie Nell". Based on... View Full Record
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• AM-0123
• Dear Auntie Nell — Letter to Nell _____:
• This is one of two letters, written in pencil by someone named "John". They were forwarded to Laurie Bubbett with a notation, written in pencil on the letter to Laurie Bubbett. The letters came from someone named "Nell", based on the address, this i... View Full Record
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• AM-0124
• Expenditures and Trip Log
• This small notepad was used by Laurie Bubbett to track his expenses as well as a log for a trip from Estero to Tabor South Carolina. The daybook is much like the other in the collection. Laurie lists his expenses and income, day by day. Entries of... View Full Record
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• AM-0130
• Patents relating to the Koreshan Unity
• This collection of Koreshan related patent applications includes nine separate documents. They are -- 1. Oscillating Steam Engine by Frank Oliver; 2. Shaping Wood by Albert Ordway; 3. Wood and Rattan Twisting by Oscar Ordway; 4. Machine for twist... View Full Record
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• AM-0136
• Edward Koester Collection
• Most of this collection is made up of printed or typed documents, or copies of Koreshan material. There are some correspondence addressed to Mr. Koester, mostly from the 1950's. There are also some clippings which have no Koreshan connection, such... View Full Record
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• AM-0137
• Critcher family materials — Letters and photographs.
• This collection, housed in one box, contains the following: Folder-1 -- The contents of a binder, with a photocopy of a document, entitled "Genealogy and Family History - Hawes, Critcher, Payson, Dam, Noyes -- Researched and Compiled by Grac... View Full Record
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• AM-0138
• Excerpts from letters to Laurie Bubbett in Brroklyn N.Y.
• Excerpts from letters located in the Koreshan Unity Library, sent to Laurie Bubbett while he was living in Brooklyn, New York. These are not copies of the letter, but summaries. Each entry is dated with the name of the author.... View Full Record
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• AM-0139
• Damkohler Family Materials
• These documents consist of photocopies of articles, letters and copy photos related to the Damkohler family, particularly Elwin, son of Gustave. They were given to the park service by a relative of Mr Damkohler [exact relation or name is unknown] who... View Full Record
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• AM-0140
• Damkohler House Restoration
• These photos and slides document the restoration of the Damkohler house at the Koreshan State Historic Site.... View Full Record
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• AM-0141
• Damkohler Letters, State Archives of Florida
• This is a set of 16 letters from Gustave Damkohler, written to Tallahassee regarding homestead activity. [See Container List].... View Full Record
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• Newspaper
• AM-0143
• Cajeput Tree and Koreshans
• This folder contains information on the connection between the Koreshans and the introduction of the Cajeput, or Melaleuca tree. It was prepared for the NBC news affiliate in Miami (?) who were doing a story on the subject. It includes articles, not... View Full Record
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• Papers, Personal
• AM-0144
• Allen Andews Controversy — Notes
• Although these 15 pages do not deal with the fire that occurred at the Guiding Star Publishing House, they do shed some light on the Allen Andrews vs. the Koreshan Unity controversy. These papers show the list of Koreshan members as of January 29, 1... View Full Record
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• Papers, Personal
• AM-0145
• Cora Stepehens Personal Correspondence — Folder—1
  
• This is a collection of letters, most of which were written "to" Cora Stephens, at her home in Jacksonville Florida. Not all of the letters are identified or complete. Many of the letters reveal some of the activities at the Koreshan Unity. Also,... View Full Record
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• Papers, Personal
• AM-0146
• Cora Stepehens Personal Correspondence — Folder—2
• This is a collection of letters, most of which were written "to" Cora Stephens, at her home in Jacksonville Florida. Not all of the letters are identified or complete. Many of the letters reveal some of the activities at the Koreshan Unity. Also,... View Full Record
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• Papers, Personal
• AM-0147
• Cora Stephens Personal Correspondence
• This is a collection of letters, most of which were written "to" Cora Stephens, at her home in Jacksonville Florida. (for the mos part). Not all of the letters are identified or complete. Many of the letters reveal some of the activities at the Ko... View Full Record
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• Papers, Personal
• AM-0148
• Cora Stephens Personal Correspondence
• This is a collection of letters, most of which were written "to" Cora Stephens. Not all of the letters are identified or complete. Many of the letters reveal some of the activities at the Koreshan Unity. Also, there is correspondence to and from o... View Full Record
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• Papers, Personal
• AM-0149
• Alafae Stephens Personal Papers
• These papers genally consist of personal effects, school report cards, typewritten poems, an annotated calendar etc. Also see Cora Stephens personal correspondence for some letters from Alafae to her mother, Cora.... View Full Record
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• AM-0150
• Koreshan Unity Minutes
• This is a collection of photocopies of minutes of the Koreshan Unity. It is by no means comprehensive, but it does give a glimpse of life in the Unity. There are also a few documents dated much later, such as an executive order from 1930.... View Full Record
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• Correspondence
• AM-0152
• Meta Monsees, Ralph Churchill Correspondence with Edith Trebell
• This accession consists of two letters and 10 photographs. These items were accessioned prior to the accessioning of items in AM-0158. which are available on CD-disk and arealso located in this folder.... View Full Record
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• Correspondence
• AM-0153
• Correspondence and photographs of the Andrews and Harmon families.
• Consists of a cover letter explaining the enclosed material, 12 photocopied pages of transcripts of letters between A.W.K. Andrews, Virginai Harmon Andrews, and her mother, Margaret P. Harmon in Binghampton NY. Also, 4 photocopied pages of photogra... View Full Record
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• AM-0154
• Civil War Records : Military and Pension. Cyrus R. Teed
• These photocopies represent the holdings of the National Archives. They are especially useful in showing medical conditions and later testimonials for Teed's pension. There have been claims that Teed was in the medical corps, however, this record s... View Full Record
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• AM-0156
• Fairbanks Morse and Electrical Supplies Money Spent for the K.U by A.H. Andrews out of Real Estate Commissions (Electrical Supplies).
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• Correspondence
• AM-0157
• Letter: "Fulger" to J. Emerson Saunders — San Diego to Estero
• This letter, written on Oct 10, 1940, talks about Allen Andrew's sale of Koreshan land on Estero Island and he discusses the situation in the world and how he was called up for military service, but was rejected. It was written from San Diego Califo... View Full Record
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• AM-0158
• Campbell—Trebell Collection:
  
• Campbell-Trebell Virtual Donation: This collection was available to us on a temporary basis. We scanned what was of interest to the park. These items are ONLY available on disk. Also see AM-0152 for a few items from a previous donation for... View Full Record
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• AM-0159
• Death Certificate of Annie Ordway (Victoria Gratia)
• This is a 1995 copy of the original death certificate for Annie Ordway (Victoria Gratia). Section 18 of the certificate was blocked from the copy, (cause of death). Note the name of Annie's father was Henry Glosson. Also, her husband is listed as... View Full Record
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• Manuscript
• AM-0160
• Cartoons: Campaign 1906.
  
• This booklet consists of a gray paper cover, and 30 pages. Inside the front page is an inscription; "Oct 18, A.K. 67 To Cyrus, From Walter." These cartoons were apparently drawn, or at least presented by Walter Bartsch, a member of the Koresha... View Full Record
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• Program
• AM-0161
• Koreshan Historic Marker Dedication Program :
  Koreshan History
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• Certificate, Stock
• AM-0162
• Certificate of Equitable Commerce stock certificate
• This is a stock certificate issued from the Guiding Star Assembly of the Koreshan Unity for the San Francisco Bureau - Certificate of Equitable Commerce is a single 8.5 x 5 1/2 pink piece of paper. The lines are all blank . The back shows the name... View Full Record
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• Correspondence
• AM-0163
• Dear Sr. Emma —— Berthaldine Boomer to Emma Norton — Estero, January 9, 1929
  
• Writing to Emma Norton, Berthaldine tells her that Cyrus Teed ("The Master") scribbled a note on the "Margin of the newspaper at the Shaker's, where we sensed a state of "oppressive order". Well meant order of course..." The quote read "When order... View Full Record
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• Ad, Circular
• AM-0164
• San Carlos Hotel, St. James City Florida
  
• An advertisement for the San Carlos Hotel, St. James City, Pine Island.... View Full Record
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• Program
• AM-0165
• Commencement Exercises of the World's College of Life
• The program for the commencement exercises held in Chicago on August 15, 1887 at 103 State Street. It includes each part of the program -- essays, music, etc. The paper was stamped with a raised stamp, which says; "World's College of Life - Vincit... View Full Record
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• Newsletter
• AM-0166
• The Teed Tree A Genealogical Exchange for the Teed Family and Allied Familites
• Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-207) and index. ... View Full Record
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• Newspaper
• AM-0167
• Florida Clipping Service for Koreshan State Historic Site
• This collections was originally in three binders. It contains newspaper clippings which were collected by the "Florida Clipping Service" of Tampa Florida. There are four folders. #1 is July 4, 1965 to May 25, 1967; #2 is March 1967 to September 19... View Full Record
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• Newspaper
• AM-0168
• Letters from Veritas Koreshan related articles in the Fort Myers News Press
• Writing under the pen name of Veritas, Ulyses G. Moorow expounds on all the wonderful things happening in Estero and in the Koreshan Unity. These are photocopies of, taken from microfilm copies at the Lee County Library. Quality is fair-poor. ... View Full Record
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• AM-0170
• The Spanish Jesuit Mission of 1567—69 in Southwest Florida
• Fr. Lewis has studied the Jesuit presence in Southwest Florida and he wrote this 10 page document which was published in the American Eagle sometime in the early 60's.... View Full Record
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• AM-0171
• Census of the U.S. — Koreshans in Estero —— Compiled by Joyce Ratliff
• Includes transcriptions of census records, recorded by Joyce Ratliff, KSHS volunteer, beginning in 1995. Original copy and a photocopy are located together. This file also contains census information researched during the season, 2003-2004. It i... View Full Record
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• Invitation
• AM-0172
• Planetary Court re—dedication
• The invitation and program from the rededication of the Planetary Court which took place on November 18, 2003. This project, which was about 9 years in the making, represents a major step forward in preserving the buildings of the Historic Site.... View Full Record
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• Correspondence
• AM-0173
• Chicago Historical Society
• This folder is the result of an inquiry by Jane Hogg. The return cover letter is dated July 24, 1991. The folder contains a modern reproduction of the program of the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, a "Flaming Sword" from December 7, 1889, a... View Full Record
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• Deed
• AM-0174
• Field Notes, Deeds, Trust Agreements and Leases relating to the Koreshan State Historic Site
• This collection of photocopies pertains to the lands now known as the Koreshan State Historic Site. In includes the "Copy of Field Notes of The Unites States Survey of Township South, Range 25 East" as well as photocopies of the "Deed and Trust Agre... View Full Record
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• Periodical
• AM-0175
• The American Eagle
• [SEE CONTAINER LIST FOR ISSUE INFORMATION] Began June 7, 1906. [see American Eagle, Vol. 57, No.146] as a weekly publication. Ceased publication on January 13, 1949 (Volume-43, No-39) Publication resumed with Volumer-44, No-1 on May 1, 1965... View Full Record
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• Periodical
• AM-0176
• The American Eagle
• [SEE CONTAINER LIST FOR ISSUE INFORMATION] Began June 7, 1906. [see American Eagle, Vol. 57, No.146] as a weekly publication. Ceased publication on January 13, 1949 (Volume-43, No-39) Publication resumed with Volumer-44, No-1 on May 1, 1965... View Full Record
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• Newspaper
• AM-0177
• Cyrus Teed and Economy Village Pennsylvania.
• This collection of photocopies are clippings that have a relationship to Old Economy Pennsyvania, the Rappite village. Cyrus Teed visited there as late as 1891. In 1995, during the Communal Studies Association meeting which was held in Estero, the... View Full Record
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• Correspondence
• AM-0178
• James Russell Price material
• This item consists of correspondence between the archivist and Mr. Ronald L. Price. His great-grandfather's brother was James Russell Price, a Koreshan who died in 1932. There are e-mails, genealogy search results and a CD containing various photog... View Full Record
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• Papers, Personal
• AM-0179
• Peter Bender Material
• Harry Manley, a member of the Koreshan Unity was born Harry William Mahneke. He changed his name to Manley in 1920. His mother, father and sister also changed their name and lived with Harry Manley in Estero and Fort Myers. This collection con... View Full Record
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• Papers, Personal
• AM-0180
• Edgar S. Peissert Material
• This collection of material written by, or about EDGAR S. PEISSERT, who was once a member of the Koreshan Unity, consists of typewritten documents, flyers and broadsides. Peissart apparently belonged to a number of religious groups. An Internet sear... View Full Record
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• Papers, Personal
• AM-0181
• U.G. Morrow Papers
• This collection consists of a series of letters and information between Harry Manley and Professor Ulysses Grant Morrow. It does not make up a complete record of their correspondence since it appears that they may have already had some correspondenc... View Full Record
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• Newspaper
• AM-0182
• Koreshan Clippings
• This is yet another collection of clippings collected by Bill Grace. They include newspapers from other parts of Florida as well as a photocopy of the certificate incorporating the "Koreshan University" in Chicago. (taken from a copy of the American... View Full Record
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• Correspondence
• AM-0183
• Correspondence, Bonds and Deeds.
• This collection consists of 17 photographs and 28 pages of documents as well as 12 pages from a scrapbook that includes seasonal greetings etc. This is divided into manuscripts and photographs. The donor, Ms. Boyd wrote after seeing the web site:... View Full Record
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• Booklet
• AM-0184
• Pamphlets, maps, clippings etc. from the Anna Lewis House.
• This folder contains materials that were found inside books located in the "Anna Lewis" house which was given to the Florida Park Service by the Koreshan College of Life..... View Full Record
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• Periodical
• AM-0185
• American Eagle
• This is a collection of fairly recent American Eagles. They are all folded and had been placed in archive type boxes. There are 4,228 issues (see the Custom tab for details). They range from 1965 through 1999 ... View Full Record
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• Papers, Personal
• AM-0186
• Victoria Gratia (Annie Ordwary) Papers
• This collection of papers deals with correspondence, papers, writings etc. to, from and by Annie G. Ordway - Victoria Gratia. Manley had, in his papers, some original writings as well as typed copies of letters etc. See the Container List for more... View Full Record
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• Newspaper
• AM-0187
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• This collection includes old newspapers. They have no actual Koreshan connection. Most are from the WW-II era. They were collected by various Koreshan members (esp. Claude Rahn). ... View Full Record
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• Papers, Personal
• AM-0188
• Thomas Morgan Papers
• This collection of papers and publications deals with a part of the H.W. Manley Collection that is marked under the name of "Thomas Morgan". Morgan apparently led an offshoot of the the Koreshans and was headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida as... View Full Record
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• AM-0042
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero
• This is one of the longest letters in the collection. It deals mainly with problems at Estero. The letter begins with "Love to Emma" written across the top of the first page. Teed speaks of being pleased with Hunt's work at Estero. He says, "I am al... View Full Record
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• AM-0043
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero
• The letter begins; "My Dear George: Your letter came to hand promptly, but I have not so promptly replied. The fact is the parties coming with money came with a big family but no money. I have had to furnish John Clinchey's brother with $300. which I... View Full Record
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• AM-0044
• My Dear George — Letter to George Hunt and enclosed letter from R. Bookwalter to J.M. Booth — Chicago to Punta Gorda
• Teed forwards a letter from the agent for the Chicago and Eastern Illinois R.R. asking about forwarding a trunk back to Chicago which was mistakenly sent with "24 colonists to Punta Gorda." Teed also speaks of other business, warning the people at E... View Full Record
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• AM-0045
• George — Typed letter to George Hunt — Washington D.C. to Estero
• Typed letter. This was written six months before Teed's death. The letter reads; "George, I want our people to vote for Stockton and Broward. Towles will see that the pole [sic] tax is paid if you want him to. He wants Gilchrist out and so do I. I... View Full Record
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• AM-0046
• How has the hurricane... Telegram to George Hunt — Chicago to Estero
• A Western Union Telegram which reads: "Received at 2:55pm 9/22, 1903. Date Englewood Depot Ills [Illinois]. To G. W. Hunt, Ft. Myers Fla. -- How has the hurracane (sic) done with you answers. C.R. Teed" The envelope is imprinted; "International Ocea... View Full Record
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• AM-0047
• My Darling Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — From Sandy Creek
• Teed to his sister. He speaks of the trouble in getting this letter out due a blockage on the railroad. He goes into a discourse on God and keeping the faith. Teed says; "It is my purpose to gather the few, now being moved upon by the Spirit of the... View Full Record
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• AM-0067
• Dear Sister Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — Sandy Creek to ?
• Teed remarks that he is glad to receive Emma's letter and that he is "...gaining some on the business here and am in hopes that I may get something out of it to expedite the work of our kingdom (the Lord's). I have received a letter from Father toda... View Full Record
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• AM-0048
• My Darling Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — from Sandy Creek
• Writing to his sister, Emma, Teed speaks of the small amount of progress he is making "... toward the establishment of the coming kingdom." He speaks of seeing his parents in Utica and complains to his sister that the shirts she made him are too sho... View Full Record
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• AM-0049
• Darling Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — From Sandy Creek
• Teed asks his sister to write more often and says for her not to wait for him to write, since he is "...very busy with my work". Teed goes on; "Be patient a little while, the great changes are hastening with great speed." He also tells his sister tha... View Full Record
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• AM-0050
• Darling Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — From Sandy Creek
• Teed speaks of receiving a letter from his sister and encourages her to go to Elmira [New York]. He says that he wishes she were coming to see him, but that he "...cannot tell what a day may bring forth. I find tacked on to the gatepost where I board... View Full Record
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• AM-0051
• My Darling Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — Utica New York to Walton New York.
• "Aunt Hattie requests us to write to you inviting you to come to Utica. I don't know how you are situated, but if you are thinking of leaving Melora's and Aunt Hattie is so desirous for you to come here, why not come to Utica and see us." Teed ends... View Full Record
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• AM-0053
• My Dear Albert and Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — Moravia NY to Norwich NY
• Teed informs Albert and Emma, "I have hired a house to day which is all ready to move into so soon as you come. Father and mother have gone. Mother is now with Charles in Unadilla. Nettie will keep the house here, Oliver had hired to Wm. Walker and... View Full Record
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• AM-0052
• My Dear Little Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — Binghampton NY to Moravia NY
• Teed writes with news of his work. He says; "I have not much news to write. My time since coming to B. is spent teaching. I find Wm. Hoyt's family considerably interested. I have spent some little time with Delia and find that she is growing a good d... View Full Record
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• AM-0066
• My Darling Little Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — Baltimore to ?
• The letter reads; "I am in Baltimore on my way to Chicago where I expect to be tomorrow morning. I go there to answer a call to lecture before the National Mental Science Convention. [Mental Science National Association]. I write you merely to let yo... View Full Record
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• AM-0065
• Dear Emma — Letter to Emma Norton
• The complete letter reads; "Dear Emma, I have no news to impart. I am as yet undecided as to the best move to make. I want you to remain there for a few days till I decide where we shall go. My next move must be a successful one. Much depends upon... View Full Record
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• AM-0063
• Emma, My Dear Little Sister — Letter to Emma Norton — Binghampton NY to Walton NY — c/o Asa Wakeman
• Letter begins, "My Dear little Sister." He asks Emma why she doesn't write and asks why his father "...addresses my letters S.R. Teed. I don't spell Cyrus with an S." Teed also says that he is "...continually growing toward God and no matter how di... View Full Record
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• AM-0062
• Darling Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — Chicago to Moravia
• Teed writes to his sister describing the seal on the membership certificate of the College of Life. He says; "Our college seal with which the certificates are stamped has on it 'World's College of Life' over the top of the circle. On the lower segmen... View Full Record
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• AM-0064
• The work that I am about to accomplish — fragment — undated
• Appears to be a note written to himself, it opens with the phrase; "The work that I am about to accomplish requires that I should associate myself with those who are prepared by the Lord to accept and desire [underlined] the ultimate of what I teach... View Full Record
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• AM-0054
• My Darling Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — New York to Moravia NY
• This letter begins; "I know you must be very lonely without me and next to being with you a letter no doubt will be acceptable. I have been very busy since coming to New York canvassing the city for the sale of the mops which do not seem to be in de... View Full Record
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• AM-0059
• Darling last born — Letter — Moravia New York
• This letter appears to be written to Emma Norton, described as "Last Born". Jesse is happy to have received the letter and he accepts an invitation to come and visit, although he says he can't do so while his wife is visiting there. He states that "... View Full Record
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• AM-0055
• Our Darling Emma — Letter to Emma Norton from Moravia New York
• The letter speaks of Emma's mother's return after a visit to Emma. Jesse Teed says; "Her tongue runs constantly and it is in loud praise of your persevering(sic) attention to her during her sojourn with you..." He also mentions that Cyrus and Olive... View Full Record
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• AM-0057
• Our Darling Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — Moravia New York to ?
• Teed begins; "Your letter of instant came to hand to day. Your mother and my self at least are glad to hear from you and highly appreciate the tender sentiments therein expressed. He goes on to speak of his wife's (Sarah Ann Tuttle Teed) illness and... View Full Record
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• AM-0058
• Dear Emma — Letter to Emma Norton
• This is a two part letter. The first part is dated 13 April 1889 and written in ink. It describes the condition of Jesse's wife, Emma's mother. Teed says they are not letting her do anything, even though there is lots to be done. He speaks of his bus... View Full Record
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• AM-0060
• Dear Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — Newburgh NY to Chicago IL.
• Jesse Teed has arrived back in New York after visiting Chicago. He explains that his son, Oliver (Cyrus' brother) lost his money on the return trip. He speaks of Oliver's belief in Koreshanity and goes on to mention that he enjoyed his stay in Chica... View Full Record
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• AM-0061
• Dear Family and Friends — Letter from Spartanburg, North Carolina
• This letter, although 3 pieces of paper, was written out in eight panels. The geographical destination is unclear, but it is assumed that it was going to the Teed family in New York. The letter begins; "Dear Family and Friends generally. Although I... View Full Record
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• AM-0068
• My darling Oleo margarine — Plymouth to Moravia New York.
• Dated; "Plymouth Sunday eve Nov 24, 1882", however, November 24th was a Friday. Teed speaks of Christmas and December 24th was a Sunday in 1882. Teed is apparently writing to his wife. He laments that he has nothing to do on this Sunday except "..... View Full Record
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• AM-0070
• My Pet — Sauquoit New York to ?
• Jesse Teed writes poetically... "How I wonder how you are. Out of reach, so verry (sic) far. I hope to see you by an by. So do not worry, fret or cry. I am well from day to day. Have plenty of work and little play. I long to see this job right(?) thr... View Full Record
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• AM-0071
• My darling little Sally Ann — Letter to [Sarah Teed ?] — Plymouth to [?]
• Teed was apparently doing some work in the area of Plymouth. He wrote the letter poetically. He laments; "... Old Plymouth is the very spot where I am doomed some time to squat." In a practical sense, he speaks of being there two days and working a... View Full Record
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• AM-0072
• My Dear Sister — Lora [Wakeman] — Walton NY. to Chicago
• The letter, presumably from Melora Teed Wakeman, sister of Cyrus and Emma (Norton), begins; "While I am waiting for Asa [Wakeman] to get started..." She tells Emma of the death of their sister, Nettie. She also speaks of breaking the news to their... View Full Record
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• AM-0073
• Dear Sister — Amelia from Unadilla New York
• This letter, signed "Amelia" was written to Emma Norton after the death of Amelia's husband, Charles Teed. Amelia's emotional instability comes through. She speaks of her "...dear Charley" and says "...his name seems so sacred to me." She speaks of... View Full Record
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• AM-0074
• Fragment — note of unknown origin.
• Reads, "Charlie died Sunday. The funeral was Tuesday at 12 at the house and out[?] at the Church at Teed Ville. John is going to Walton and I must inclose [sic] this. Perhaps I have [?] it maked me feel so sad when I was at the little girls funeral.... View Full Record
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• AM-0075
• My Dear Sister Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — Brandt Pa. to Chicago (Beth Ophrah).
• Agnes speaks of her pleasure at being remembered by Emma and by the "Master". She mentions his visit to her in October of 1892 and how she made her love for him and his beliefs the "ruling power" of her life after she "looked upon him for the first t... View Full Record
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• AM-0076
• Dear Sister Emma — Letter to Emma Norton — Brandt Pa. to Chicago (Beth Ophrah)
• This letter, from a follower of Teed, written to Emma Norton at Beth Ophrah, is similar to her later letter of August 1893. She speaks of her joy at becoming a follower of Teed with words like... "My pen utterly fails me when I would tell you how mu... View Full Record
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• AM-0106
• Koreshan Folium, Lesson 2.
• A question and answer sheet consisting of questions concerning "regeneration", the "law of reproduction" and the church. The argument is made for the church as "The womb or matrix in which gestation progresses..." signed the "Church Triumphant: Chica... View Full Record
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• AM-0077
• Invocation and Response — Lunar Semi—Annual Imperial Festival
• The prayer for the invocation, and the response. The invocation contains imagery of birth-rebirth with phrases like; "As we enter upon this gestative period of the maternal forces of the world..." The Lunar Festival was held each year as a celebrat... View Full Record
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• AM-0078
• Fifty Sixth Anniversary of the Birth of Cyrus. Beth Ophiah, October 18th, 1895.
• Printed form-2 sides. Contains (side-1), "Program." which includes the afternoon and evening programs of music and drama. At the top of the card is written "Emma". The drama at the end consisted of a play about the trip to Florida. Side-2 contains th... View Full Record
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• AM-0079
• Koreshan Convention, Central Music Hall, October 8, 1888
• Printed form on one side. From Chicago, reads; "Koreshan Convention, Central Music Hall, Oct. 8, 1888. Under the auspices of the Church Triumphant Society Arch=Triumphant, and College of Life." At the bottom of the form it says, "Official Center of... View Full Record
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• AM-0080
• Fourth Industrial and Art Exhibit Program
• The "Program of Evening Entertainment at Art Hall", includes a song, "Build Good Roads" to the tune of Old Black Joe. These are three identical items.... View Full Record
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• AM-0081
• Concert by the Koreshan Unity Orchestra, J.W. Calderwood, Director.
• Concert by the Koreshan Unity Orchestra Estero, Fla. May 30, 1914 Contains a list of 8 pieces. J.W. Calderwood, Director. Cornet solo by Mr. Edward Koester Jr. ... View Full Record
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• AM-0082
• Concert given by K.U. Orchestra.
• Printed form, contains 7 pieces played at the program which took place at the Art Hall. "Professor Frank A. Schoedler Director". Trombone solo by Mr. Milton Boszormeny. This would be "Bessemer" January 3, 1920 ... View Full Record
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• AM-0083
• Orchestral Concert by Koreshan Orchestra.
• Printed form. List of 7 pieces. "Prof. Frank Schoedler, Director" Violin solo played by "Miss Virginia Rugg Accompanied by Miss Celete Rugg". Date January 31, 1920... View Full Record
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• AM-0084
• Lunar Festival — A.K. 62
• Lunar Festival handout with a prayer by Koresh. The date is based on the "A.K. 62" date. The prayer makes reference to "The New Jerusalem" speaking of "her" and "she". No mention of Victoria. The text reads: "Where the Prophet of this age is, the... View Full Record
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• AM-0085
• Greeting to the Discipleship of Koresh — A.K. 63
• Prayer Greeting similar to the others in the collection. The date of 1902 is not printed, but is based on Koresh's birth year of 1839. The prayer once again speaks of the life to come - "...the vortex of revolution and your deliverance." The notion... View Full Record
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• AM-0086
• Greeting to my disciples and friends.
• Identical to Catalog Number - 1.18.14.1, (AM-0098) except no date written on the bottom. Includes decorative border and handwritten signature, "Cyrus". The complete text reads: "Greeting to my disciples and friends: Cyrus, The Lord's Anointed, Shep... View Full Record
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• AM-0087
• Solar Festival, October 18, 1910, A.K. 71
• Two sided. One side has the prayer from Isaiah which Teed used as his justification. The second side has a photograph of Teed with the caption; "Cyrus, Shepherd, Stone of Israel". From the Solar Festival, October 18, 1910. ... View Full Record
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• AM-0088
• Greeting to the Discipleship of Koresh, October 18, 1913. A.K. 7..
• Solar festival card. The prayer reads: "The hour hastens toward the vortex of revolution and your deliverance. You who have carried the burden of the consciousness of transition from the regime of chaos to the instalment of the majesty of Imperial So... View Full Record
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• AM-0089
• Solar Festival, October 18, 1916, A.K. 77.
• Similar to the "Greeting to the Discipleship of Koresh", the prayer reads; "Let the standard of nobility be the cynosure of every eye, and the attainment of human perfection the goal of every ambition; and may the blessings fo the God of peace and pl... View Full Record
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• AM-0090
• Greeting to the Discipleship of Koresh, October 18, 1917. A.K. 78
• Solar festival card, similar to others. The prayer by Koresh reflects the waiting that must have been a part of their lives and it also reflects the drop in the number of Koreshans with phrases like; "...but few there be to note the Ensign, and defin... View Full Record
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• AM-0091
• Greeting to the Discipleship of Koresh, October 18, 1918. A.K. 79
• Two copies. The text reads; "We stand upon the limbus of the rapidly declining age. The border of the New Era waits impatiently for its awakening. The destiny of cumulative cycles merges into the Grandest Epoch of humsn progress and human expectatio... View Full Record
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• AM-0092
• Greeting to the Discipleship of Koresh, October 18, 1919. — A.K. 80
• Prayer by Koresh. The prayer reads: "The great and dreadful day of the Lord, according to the sure word of prophecy, cannot be escaped. It will come, and it is at hand. The world will be astounded at the suddenness with which it will culminate. The p... View Full Record
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• AM-0093
• Greeting to the Discipleship of Koresh — A.K. 81 —— October 18, 1920
• Another in the annual Solar Festival greetings in this collection. Consists of a prayer by Koresh which has a very negative tone; "Awake, blinded and benighted humanity, to a realization of the truth that some are to arise to an inheritance with God... View Full Record
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• AM-0094
• Greeting to the Discipleship of Koresh — A.K. 84 (1923)
• Prayer quoted from Koresh. Continues in the vein of watching and waiting, for example, "The Great rest and peace of the world are coming, but not now." Note that the catalog number is identical to the greeting for 10/18/1922. This one is 10/18/1923... View Full Record
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• AM-0095
• Greeting to the Discipleship of Koresh — A.K. 83
  October 18, 1922
• Prayer by Koresh. There are two copies. The prayer reads; "We have been brought to entertain the hope, founded in the Science of Life, that the time is at hand when all that has been predicted for the chosen of the Lord is now waiting at the doors,... View Full Record
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• AM-0096
• Greeting to the Discipleship of Koresh — A.K. 104
• Annual greeting, on printed form, including a prayer/quote from Koresh. This one begins with: "Many hundred years have flown, and the world's night still rests in gloom." The prayer goes on to say that "A brilliant Star, the Harbinger of day, appear... View Full Record
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• AM-0097
• A.K. 90 — New Year's Greeting — Jan'y 1930
• Three copies. Printed form; "A.K. 90 - New Year's Greeting - Jan'y 1930" A prayer printed in three colors with a decorative border. The prayer reads: "There is coming a day of glorious rest for the world. It will be when the curse of labor is destroy... View Full Record
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• AM-0098
• Greeting to my disciples and friends:
• This is a printed card with a decorateive border. The form has a small hole in one end, appearing to be for a chain or string. The form reads: "Greeting to my disciples and friends:" Then, a printed line has the signature, "Cyrus", followed by the... View Full Record
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• AM-0099
• Post card
• Post card with a photo of Koresh (later in life). Text reads: "If you will forget the pleasures of the world, and stand together as a unit of energy and power, the graves may be stirred, and the dead made to hear the Voice of the Resurrection. Cyrus... View Full Record
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• AM-0100
• Prayer, "O Shepherd of Israel"
• The paper appears to be some sort of addendum or errata sheet. Printed on one side with no other markings. The prayer reads "O Shepherd of Israel, Like a flock thou leadest us! The daughters of Joseph will sing thy And the sons of thy kingdom and th... View Full Record
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• AM-0101
• Universology
• Printed form. This is the cover of a brochure used to promote attendance at lectures on the Koreshan system. It reads: "Universology The mystery of being is revealed,..." "... Eight lectures, Koresh, founder of the Koreshan system, Exposits the scie... View Full Record
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• AM-0102
• Is God the Father of the Ethiopian? Koresh speaks — The Race problem in America and Throughout the World.
• Ticket to lecture by Koresh at Kimball Hall in Chicago. The front side says; "Come and Learn the Secret of Healing", "Admission Free", "Koresh Speaks Sunday Evenings, at 7:45 O'Clock, Kimball Hall, 243 Wabash Avenue, Cor. Jackson Boulevard. Subject S... View Full Record
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• AM-0103
• What I Live For — Poem: Newspaper clipping
• Newspaper clipping written by George Linnaeus Banks. The poem makes no mention of Koresh or Koreshans.... View Full Record
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• AM-0104
• College of Life, Department of Languages, Instructions in Greek, Latin, and German.
• This is a brochure for the offering of language instruction at the College of Life. Includes course offerings and terms as well as references. Offered by "Prof. O.F. L'Amoreaux" who, "Having, for conscientious reasons, resigned the Chair of Ancient... View Full Record
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• AM-0105
• Semi Annual Festival of Koreshanity
• The card reads; "Semi-Annual Festival of Koreshanity. To the Children of the Kingdom: Jerusalem the New sends her Greeting. The Bride descending meets the Bridegroom resurrecting and returning. The promise of immortality, incorruptibility and eternal... View Full Record
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• Oral History
• OH-001
• Oral History Interview with Evelyn Horne — 27 February 1990
• Oral history Interview #15, conducted February 27, 1990 by Jack Remington, for the Fort Myers Beach Oral History Program. Includes both tape and transcript. NOTE: The tape is not with the transcript?? Oral History Interview with Evelyn Horne - 2... View Full Record
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• Oral History
• OH-002
• Oral History Interview with Evelyn Horne — 28 July 1997
  
• Oral history Interviews, conducted February 24, March 11, March 18 and July 28, 1997 by Joyce Rattliff, Koreshan State Historic Site volunteer. The file consists of three tapes - coving the first three dates (above) and a release form and informat... View Full Record
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• Oral History
• OH-003
• Oral History Interview with Evelyn Horne concerning Alfred Christiansen — February 3, 1993
  
• Oral history Interview, conducted February 3, 1993 by Earl Hay, Koreshan State Historic Site volunteer. The topic is Alfred Christiansen Tape only. PLEASE NOTE: This tape is unusable and although you can detect voices, they are intelligible... View Full Record
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• Oral History
• OH-004
• Oral History Interview with Leola, Jeanette Stephens, and Irene Wyka
• Oral history Interview, conducted October 2, 1991 by Peter Hicks, Koreshan State Historic Site Ranger, with Leola Stephens, widow of Mace Stephens, Jeanette Stephens, daughter of Mace and Leola, and Irene Wyka. The interview was conducted in the... View Full Record
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• Oral History
• OH-005
• Oral History Interview with George Boomer
• Oral history Interview, conducted January 30, 1991 by Peter Hicks, Koreshan State Historic Site Ranger, with George Boomer, son of Lucius Boomer. The interview was conducted in the Interpretive building (trailer park) at the Koreshan State Histori... View Full Record
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• Oral History
• OH-006
• Oral History Interview with Hedwig Michel
• Oral history Interview, conducted in 1981 by Dr. Alma Payne and Dr. Joseph Weber, both members of the faculty at Bowling Green State University. They were conducting research on Utopian communities. The interview was conducted in the Koreshan Unity... View Full Record
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• Oral History
• OH-007
• Oral History Interview with Eleanor Grace and her son Bill Grace.
• Oral history Interview, conducted on March 10, 1999 by Joyce Ratliff. The interview was conducted in the Founders Home. Includes 2 tapes and transcript. Also included is a tape from March 4, 1997 which included an interview with Bill Grace only. ... View Full Record
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• Oral History
• OH-008
• Oral History Interview with Dale Noble — Former Ranger and park Manager
• Oral history Interview, conducted on March 20, 1997 by Joyce Ratliff. The interview was conducted in the Interpretive building in the old Koreshan Trailer Park, north of the Estero River. Dale Noble was a Park Ranger and Manager of the State Histo... View Full Record
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• Miscellaneous Material
• AM-0190
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• This material consists of a PDF file of correspondence betweeen Mr. Bruce Pennington and Mr. Bruce T. Sherwood, who is a decendant of Cyrus Teed. These letters are all from 1981. ... View Full Record
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• Invoice
• AM-0189
• Stockholders — The Koreshan Unity Inc.
• This is a "composition" book with invoices and documents pasted in. It consists of a list of 'stockholders' of the Koreshan Unity, registered with the New Jersey Corporation Guarantee and Trust Company of Camden New Jersey. It begins with October... View Full Record
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• Miscellaneous Material
• AM-0191
• Edward Koester Collection
• This collection consists of one folder. Material includes photos and newpaper clippings. ... View Full Record
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• Correspondence
• AM-0192
• Your Hater — Slander letter to Dr. Teed, undated, anonymous.
• This is an 8 page (11x17) letter from "Your Hater" to Cyrus Teed. (undated). The writer criticizes Dr. Teed for just about everything. The envelope that it was found in says: "To Dr. Teed - A slander letter, anonymous, signed 'your hater' - show... View Full Record
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• Miscellaneous Material
• AM-0193
• Miscellaneous Material.
• This archive box contains multiple items found among the material donated by the College of Life. ... View Full Record