Lot of 24. Documents span approximately 1846-1909 (bulk 1850s-1860s) and are related to the life and family of John J. Hooker of Cincinnati. Archive has connections to historic moments in nineteenth-century Cincinnati history including the 1869 "Bible case" and plans for the city's iconic Tyler Davidson Fountain. Highlighted by signatures from notable national figures Thomas Hart Benton Lewis Cass, and Charles Sumner. John James Hooker (1824-1890) was born in Winchester, VA, but removed soon thereafter with his family to Ohio. He was later a teacher in Clermont County before moving to Hamilton County, Cincinnati, OH, sometime between 1846 and 1850. The Hamilton County 1856 City Directory lists John J. Hooker as Principal of the 16th District School, 3d Division. Like many men, Hooker chose to enlist when the Civil War erupted. On 7/13/1861 Hooker enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant and mustered into "E" Co. of the OH 39th Infantry in which he served until November 1862. Two letters in the archive reference his time in the service, however, the majority of the archive focuses on Hooker's pre-war and post-war endeavors. Hooker's passion for education extended far beyond the classroom. He served as Secretary for the Cincinnati Chapter of the Ben Franklin Literary Association, and a large portion of the letters in this archive seem to reference his work on behalf of the association to secure speakers for meetings. To this end, the collection includes responses (regrets) from Thomas Hart Benton Lewis Cass, and Charles Sumner. One correspondent who eagerly accepts the invitation to speak to the Literary Association in his 1857 letter is Rufus King, a well-known Cincinnati lawyer who at the time was serving as President of the Common Schools of the City of Cincinnati. Interestingly, Rufus King would join forces with John J. Hooker again. In 1869 Hooker and a large number of plaintiffs retained King in their suit against the Cincinnati Board of Education over the Board's resolution banning religious instruction and religious books in the school system. This so-called "Bible case" received widespread national attention. Other items of interest include a handwritten invitation (unaddressed, but presumably directed to John J. Hooker) inviting the recipient for "Your personal inspection of the Model for the proposed / 'Davidson Fountain' / ... at Oakwood Clifton ... Carriages will be at the City Buildings at two o-clock." Cincinnati's historic Tyler Davidson Fountain was dedicated in 1871, and was donated to the city by wealthy businessman Henry Probasco whose mansion, Oakwood, still stands in the neighborhood of Clifton today. Another letter, dated January 1862, is addressed simply to "Dear Cousin," but contains an interesting legal discussion about the construction of a new turnpike and the possibility of collecting damages from the city. The remaining letters and documents in the collection generally relate to John J. Hooker's son, James Johnston Hooker (1846-1916). James J. Hooker served as a drummer boy in the same regiment as his father during the war, and later became a prominent Cincinnati businessman. Two letters in the collection are from James "Jimmie" Hooker to his mother. One document lists James Johnston Hooker as well as all the other members of "The Avondale Athletic Club." Overall, an interesting collection of letters and documents with strong ties to Cincinnati's 19th-century history.
Lot of 24. Documents span approximately 1846-1909 (bulk 1850s-1860s) and are related to the life and family of John J. Hooker of Cincinnati. Archive has connections to historic moments in nineteenth-century Cincinnati history including the 1869 "Bible case" and plans for the city's iconic Tyler Davidson Fountain. Highlighted by signatures from notable national figures Thomas Hart Benton Lewis Cass, and Charles Sumner. John James Hooker (1824-1890) was born in Winchester, VA, but removed soon thereafter with his family to Ohio. He was later a teacher in Clermont County before moving to Hamilton County, Cincinnati, OH, sometime between 1846 and 1850. The Hamilton County 1856 City Directory lists John J. Hooker as Principal of the 16th District School, 3d Division. Like many men, Hooker chose to enlist when the Civil War erupted. On 7/13/1861 Hooker enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant and mustered into "E" Co. of the OH 39th Infantry in which he served until November 1862. Two letters in the archive reference his time in the service, however, the majority of the archive focuses on Hooker's pre-war and post-war endeavors. Hooker's passion for education extended far beyond the classroom. He served as Secretary for the Cincinnati Chapter of the Ben Franklin Literary Association, and a large portion of the letters in this archive seem to reference his work on behalf of the association to secure speakers for meetings. To this end, the collection includes responses (regrets) from Thomas Hart Benton Lewis Cass, and Charles Sumner. One correspondent who eagerly accepts the invitation to speak to the Literary Association in his 1857 letter is Rufus King, a well-known Cincinnati lawyer who at the time was serving as President of the Common Schools of the City of Cincinnati. Interestingly, Rufus King would join forces with John J. Hooker again. In 1869 Hooker and a large number of plaintiffs retained King in their suit against the Cincinnati Board of Education over the Board's resolution banning religious instruction and religious books in the school system. This so-called "Bible case" received widespread national attention. Other items of interest include a handwritten invitation (unaddressed, but presumably directed to John J. Hooker) inviting the recipient for "Your personal inspection of the Model for the proposed / 'Davidson Fountain' / ... at Oakwood Clifton ... Carriages will be at the City Buildings at two o-clock." Cincinnati's historic Tyler Davidson Fountain was dedicated in 1871, and was donated to the city by wealthy businessman Henry Probasco whose mansion, Oakwood, still stands in the neighborhood of Clifton today. Another letter, dated January 1862, is addressed simply to "Dear Cousin," but contains an interesting legal discussion about the construction of a new turnpike and the possibility of collecting damages from the city. The remaining letters and documents in the collection generally relate to John J. Hooker's son, James Johnston Hooker (1846-1916). James J. Hooker served as a drummer boy in the same regiment as his father during the war, and later became a prominent Cincinnati businessman. Two letters in the collection are from James "Jimmie" Hooker to his mother. One document lists James Johnston Hooker as well as all the other members of "The Avondale Athletic Club." Overall, an interesting collection of letters and documents with strong ties to Cincinnati's 19th-century history.
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