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Glass sign, Wm. Biester, professional shingle used by Biester while practicing law

 Item
Identifier: Item 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The materials in this collection document the perspective held by two individuals regarding the practice of law, national politics, prohibition and various issues of moral integrity during the years 1885-1887. File folder 1 contains genealogical and biographical material relating to the Davis family. Also included is a typescript copy of the Biester letters to Davis. File folder 2 contains the holograph copies of the Biester letters to Davis. File folder 3 contains a letter and several addresses written by James Davis while he was studying law in Chicago.

Dates

  • created: 1885-1887
  • Other: Date acquired: 06/22/1978

Access Restriction

[Located with Artifacts]

Full Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Northern Illinois University Repository

Contact:
Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb IL 60115 US
815-753-9392