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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 | |
| Repository | Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries, Allendale, Michigan 49401 |
| Creator | Read, Whitley, 1839-1914 |
| Title | Whitley Read Civil War diary |
| Dates | 1865 |
| Collection Size | .15 linear feet (1 volume in 1 box) |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Accession number | RHC-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
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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.