United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
Found in 8 Records:
Barnabas Dorr Palmer personal papers
The papers include (1) a testimony to his recent left-handness sworn before Douglas County Clerk in 1867, (2) a manuscript titled "A sketch of my military history" which he entered in a penmanship contest, sponsored by William Oland Bourne, editor of the "Soldier's Friend", (3) a letter from General U.S. Grant awarding Palmer first prize in the contest, and (4) letter awarding Palmer a $50 prize.
Civil War letters (1861-1865) of James Kerr Proudfit, together with Proudfit and Howard Family papers
A collection of seventy-six bound Civil War letters written from 1861 to 1865 between James Kerr Proudfit of the Twelfth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and his family members, together with related papers and published documents by and about Proudfit, the Proudfit family, and the Howard family.
Collection of George Ellis, First Lieutenant, Company I, 12th Kansas Infantry materials
Joseph Rahskopf collection
This collection includes Joseph Rahskopf's day book and preacher's license, reflecting his career as an evangelical preacher. The collection also includes a letter presumably from a family member, George Rahskopf, who was serving in a Wisconsin regiment during the U.S. Civil War.
Letters and notes about border raids in Lawrence
This collection consists of letters and notes from Samuel F. Tappan sent to William E. Connelley regarding Tappan's involvement with and recollection of the territorial border wars in Kansas. The letters were written a half-century after the fact.
Rees, Wustefeld, and Wildgen family collection
This collection includes papers and photographs from the Rees, Wustefeld, and Wildgen families of Kansas.
Samuel Newitt Wood papers
Correspondence, statements concerning his murder, and clippings.
William P. Harrison letters and a letter from Henry Bigge
Five of the letters-, dated 1861-62, are from Harrison to his sisters, one of whom was Anna Louisa Harrison, later Mrs. M. M. Green. The sixth letter, dated 1890, is from Henry Bigge to Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Green, his wife's parents. Envelope addressed to Mrs. M. M. Green used as container for Harrison's letters is included.