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Civil War and slavery collection
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 | |
| Title | Civil War and slavery collection |
| Dates | 1804-1897 |
| Collection Size | 2.58 linear feet (3 boxes) |
| Abstract | Documents and correspondence related to the American Civil War and to the institution of slavery from 1804. A selection of documents from 10 states related to the ownership of slaves and abolition, 1805-1864; and correspondence and documents of the soldiers who fought in the War to and from family members and officials. Also accounts written after the War related to Abraham Lincoln and the politics of the war. |
| Accession number | RHC-45 |
Scope and Content of Collection
Personal and official documents and correspondence related to the American Civil War and to the institution of slavery, collected by Harvey E. Lemmen. A selection of documents from 10 states related to the ownership of slaves and abolition, 1805-1864; and correspondence and documents of the soldiers who fought in the War to and from family members and officials. Further includes 1914 letter from Robert Lincoln and accounts written after the War, as late as 1943, related to Abraham Lincoln and the politics of the war.
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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
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Acquired from Harvey E. Lemmen.