Lambert, Oscar Doane, 1888-1959
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
O. D. Lambert Research Notes and Biographical Material on Stephen B. Elkins
Typescript notes made by Dr. O. D. Lambert during research for biographical material on Stephen B. Elkins, from Harrison, Clarkson, and Evarts manuscripts in the Library of Congress.
Oscar Doane Lambert (1888-1959), Collector, Papers
Oscar Doane Lambert, Collector, Check from Merchants and Mechanics' Bank of Wheeling and Postcard Depicting a Lynching
Two items collected by Oscar Doane Lambert, including: 1) a blank check from the Merchants and Mechanics' Bank of Wheeling at Morgantown (ca. 1850-1859) and 2) a postcard depicting the lynching of Joseph Brown of Whitmer, Randolph County. Please note that, as depicted on the postcard, this photograph could be disturbing to some viewers. The postcard includes a manuscript narrative recorded to the back describing the lynching, which involved the shooting of policeman Scott White.
Oscar Doane Lambert, Collector, Civil War Veterans Records of Hiram J. Rogers
These records include the Civil War Discharge of Hiam J. Rogers, Private, Co. H. 191st Regiment, PA Infantry; Rodger's discharge from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1905; and dues notice and receipts from the Hoffman Post no. 62, G.A.R., 1904-1906.
Oscar Doane Lambert, Collector, Scrapbooks
Oscar Doane Lambert, Historian, Papers regarding Historical Research
Contains photograph copies of land plat signed by George Washington for 400 acres of land in Frederick County, Virginia; Photostat copy of a letter written by Benjamin Franklin from France; Photostat copies of map of northern neck of West Virginians; newspaper clippings on West Virginia University and state politics. Contains copies of maps and photographs relating to land in the Northern Neck of Virginia, Joist Hite, Jesse Hughes, Henry G. Davis, Alexander L. Wade, and Lord Fairfax.
Stephen B. Elkins Letters to Cardinal James Gibbons (Facsimiles)
Photostatic copies of five letters written by Stephen B. Elkins to Cardinal James Gibbons.