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1Title:  Bernard Rich Hollander Papers     
 Creator:  Hollander, Bernard Rich 
 Dates:  1894-1976 
 Abstract:  Bernard R. Hollander (1927-1975) was a prominent Cleveland, Ohio, attorney who was a leader in many legal, civic, Jewish and educational organizations, including Anshe Chesed Congregation, the National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods and Expo Israel '70. The collection consists of correspondence, notes, writings, appointment calendars, clippings, memorabilia, papers relating to Hollander's activities in various Jewish organizations, and business or legal papers of Sidney and Helen Rich Hollander, Hollander Drug Company and Louis Rich. 
 Call #:  MS 3979 
 Extent:  4.30 linear feet (5 containers) 
 Subjects:  Wadsworth, Elijah, 1747-1817. | Wadsworth family. | Whittlesey, Elisha, 1783-1863. | Hinde, Thomas S. (Thomas Spottswood), 1785-1846. | Connecticut Land Company. | Ohio. Militia -- History -- War of 1812 -- Sources. -- Sources. | Real property -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Postmasters -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Ohio -- History -- War of 1812 -- Sources. | United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Sources. | Ohio -- Politics and government -- 1787-1865. | Western Reserve (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | Trumbull County (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | Western Reserve (Ohio) -- Surveys.
 
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2Title:  Elijah Wadsworth Family Papers, Series II     
 Creator:  Wadsworth, Elijah family 
 Dates:  1702-1910 
 Abstract:  General Elijah Wadsworth (1747-1817) was a prominent figure in the early history of Ohio's Western Reserve who served in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. He was a captain in the 2nd continental light dragoons in the Revolutionary War and was the commander, major-general, of the 4th division of the Ohio Militia during the War of 1812. Wadsworth was also the largest land owner in Canfield during its early years, and its first postmaster, and its tax collector during the early years. Elijah Wadsworth's two descendants who are most frequently encountered in the collection are Maria C. Wadsworth and Henry Wadsworth. Maria C. Wadsworth was the daughter, and only child, of Elijah Wadsworth's son George. She lived in Canfield and married William B. Dawson. Henry Wadsworth (1784-1830) was a son of Elijah Wadsworth. He stayed behind in Litchfield, Connecticut, when Gen. Wadsworth moved to Canfield, and stayed in the general area all his life. Frederick, (1786-1869) George (1793-1832), and Rhoda Wadsworth (1748- ?) were other children of Elijah. The collection consists of letters and documents relating to the Wadsworth family starting with Gen. Elijah Wadsworth, and continuing on through his children and grandchildren, with some items from family friends, like Elisha Whittlesey, and life/society in this period. The collection includes personal letters, official correspondence, receipts, other financial records, land sale/purchase contacts, wills and other estate management documents, land surveys, and other miscellaneous documents. 
 Call #:  MS 4979 
 Extent:  0.41 linear feet (1 container and 1 oversize folder) 
 Subjects:  Wadsworth, Elijah, 1747-1817. | Wadsworth family | Whittlesey, Elisha, 1783-1863. | Hinde, Thomas S. (Thomas Spottswood), 1785-1846. | Connecticut Land Company. | Ohio. Militia -- History -- War of 1812 -- Sources. | Real property -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Postmasters -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Ohio -- History -- War of 1812 -- Sources. | United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Sources. | Ohio -- Politics and government -- 1787-1865. | Western Reserve (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | Trumbull County (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | Western Reserve (Ohio) -- Surveys.
 
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3Title:  Calvin Pease Papers     
 Creator:  Pease, Calvin 
 Dates:  1798-1841 
 Abstract:  Calvin Pease (1776-1839) was a lawyer, legislator and judge, of Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, in the Connecticut Western Reserve. Pease came to the Western Reserve from Connecticut in 1800. He was admitted to the bar and was appointed the first clerk of the court of quarter sessions, a position he held until 1803. He served as judge of the Third Circuit, Court of Common Pleas (1803-1810), and justice of the Ohio Supreme Court (1816-1830). Pease also served as a tax collector, primarily in Trumbull County, from 1801-1819. He served in the Ohio state legislature from Trumbull County, and also was the official agent for the U.S. postmaster-general in northeastern Ohio. He was a delegate to the canal convention meeting in Warren in 1833. Pease continued the private practice of law until his death at Warren in 1839. The collection consists of correspondence; personal papers including land records, tax records, bank notes and accounts; business papers including bills, receipts, agreements, and deeds; field notes and land records; and legal documents from the court. 
 Call #:  MS 0827 
 Extent:  1.40 linear feet (4 containers) 
 Subjects:  Pease, Calvin, 1776-1839. | Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal. | Western Reserve Bank of Warren, Ohio. | Judges -- Ohio -- Correspondence. | Lawyers -- Ohio -- Correspondence. | Deeds -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Real property -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Real property tax -- Ohio -- Trumbull County. | Postal service -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Court records -- Ohio. | Banks and banking -- Ohio -- Warren. | Banks and banking -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Banks and banking -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Western Reserve (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | Trumbull County (Ohio) -- History -- Sources.
 
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4Title:  Elijah Wadsworth Family Papers     
 Creator:  Wadsworth, Elijah 
 Dates:  1742-1868 
 Abstract:  Elijah Wadsworth (1747-1817) was a Western Reserve pioneer who came from Litchfield, Connecticut, to Canfield, Ohio, in 1802. He was sheriff of Trumbull County and Major-General of the 4th Division, Ohio Militia during the War of 1812. His son, Frederick Wadsworth, was sheriff of Portage County, Ohio. Wedworth Wadsworth, a cousin, lived in Durham, Connecticut. the collection consists of correspondence, letter copies, autograph envelopes with biographical data on prominent Western Reserve residents, land lists, surveys, indentures, accounts, receipts, summonses, depositions, and Ohio Militia election returns, military receipts, provision returns, and morning papers, belonging to Elijah, Frederick, and Wedworth Wadsworth. Included are a number of letters from Samuel Huntington, 1765-1817. 
 Call #:  MS 2729 
 Extent:  0.80 linear feet (2 containers) 
 Subjects:  Wadsworth, Elijah, 1747-1817. | Wadsworth family. | Connecticut Land Company. | Real property -- Ohio -- Western Reserve. | Real property -- Ohio -- Medina County. | Real property -- Michigan -- Monroe County. | Trumbull County (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | Ohio -- Militia -- History -- War of 1812 -- Sources. | Ohio -- Politics and government -- 1787-1865. | Ohio -- History -- War of 1812 -- Sources. | United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Sources. | Western Reserve (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | Western Reserve (Ohio) -- Biography. | Western Reserve (Ohio) -- Surveys.
 
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