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Whitley Read Civil War diary

Whitley Read Civil War diary

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Whitley Read Civil War diary

Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401

2010



Descriptive Summary

RepositorySpecial Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries, Allendale, Michigan 49401
CreatorRead, Whitley, 1839-1914
TitleWhitley Read Civil War diary
Dates1865
Collection Size.15 linear feet (1 volume in 1 box)
AbstractThis diary was kept by soldier Whitley Read detailing his last year of service in the 10th New York Heavy Artillery, Company H. It also focuses on his postwar service on a Great Lakes Schooner.
Accession numberRHC-52

Scope and Content of Collection

This diary was kept by soldier Whitley Read detailing his last year of service in the 10th New York Heavy Artillery, Company H. It also focuses on his postwar service on a Great Lakes Schooner. The last pages of the diary include brief memoranda and cash accounts.


Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection.

Diaries
Great Lakes (North America)
United States. Army. New York Artillery
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Publication Rights

For information on copyright or permissions for this collection, contact Grand Valley State University Special Collections.


Administrative Information

Alternative Format

Diary is digitized and transcribed at http://tinyurl.com/22qq3j4

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Whitley Read Civil War diary (RHC-52). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired from Harvey E. Lemmen in 1993.


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