Michigan--History; Local histories; Memoirs; Oral histories (document genre); Grand Rapids (Mich.); Personal narratives; Heritage Hill (Grand Rapids, Mich.); Grand Valley State University; Women
Josephine Bender was born on 17 April 1894 in Grand Rapids. She graduated from Vassar College and was a member of the Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club. She died on 26 March 1996.
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons--Michigan--Diaries; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medical care; Diaries
This diary is one of three kept by physician John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan describing his experience as a Civil War surgeon for the 19th Michigan Infantry Regiment. The first volume (Sept. 1, 1863-Jan. 26, 1864) details Bennitt's stay at...
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons--Michigan--Diaries; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medical care; African Americans
This diary was the last of three kept by physician John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan describing his experience as a Civil War surgeon the 19th Michigan Infantry Regiment. The third volume (Jan. 1, 1865-May 13, 1865) begins with the account of...
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons—Michigan--Diaries; United States—History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical care; United States--Army--Corps, 20th—Medical care;...
This diary is the second of three kept by physician John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan describing his experience as a Civil War surgeon for the 19th Michigan Infantry Regiment. The second volume (Feb. 9, 1864-Jan. 13, 1865) continues the account...
John Bennitt was a physician from Centreville, Michigan. He joined the 19th Michigan Infantry Regiment as an assistant surgeon, and remained in military service until the end of the war. The collection consists of over 200 letters from John Bennitt...
Civil rights--Michigan--History; Age discrimination
Born March, 3rd 1959 to parents Richard and Eve Holland. Youngest of three children with brothers Gary and Terry. Grew up in Grand Rapids, graduating from Crestwood high school. She then continued her education at Central Michigan University with a...
Civil rights--Michigan--History; Hispanic Americans--Personal narratives; Discrimination against Hispanic Americans
James Morton talks about his family’s experience immigrating to the United States during the big flight of Puerto Ricans of the 1950s. He also discusses his experiences with discrimination in both Queens, New York and West Michigan.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Postal service--United States--History; Covers (Philatety)--United States--History; Patriotic envelopes; Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Confederate cover with Jefferson Davis stamp. Envelope is address, stamped and cancelled.
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons—Michigan--Correspondence; United States—History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical care; United States--Army--Corps, 20th—Medical...
Correspondence from surgeon John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan to his wife Charlotte, September 1863 – December 1863. During this time, Bennitt’s regiment is ordered to McMinnville, Tennessee, to garrison the town on a Confederate...
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons—Michigan--Correspondence; United States—History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical care; United States--Army--Corps, 20th—Medical...
Correspondence from surgeon John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan to his wife Charlotte, September 1863 – December 1863. During this time, Bennitt’s regiment is ordered to McMinnville, Tennessee, to garrison the town on a Confederate...
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons—Michigan--Correspondence; United States—History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical care; United States--Army--Corps, 20th—Medical...
Correspondence from surgeon John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan to his wife Charlotte, September 1863 – December 1863. During this time, Bennitt’s regiment is ordered to McMinnville, Tennessee, to garrison the town on a Confederate...
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons—Michigan--Correspondence; United States—History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical care; United States--Army--Corps, 20th—Medical...
Correspondence from surgeon John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan to his wife Charlotte, September 1863 – December 1863. During this time, Bennitt’s regiment is ordered to McMinnville, Tennessee, to garrison the town on a Confederate...
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons—Michigan--Correspondence; United States—History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical care; United States--Army--Corps, 20th—Medical...
Correspondence from surgeon John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan to his wife Charlotte, September 1863 – December 1863. During this time, Bennitt’s regiment is ordered to McMinnville, Tennessee, to garrison the town on a Confederate...
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons—Michigan--Correspondence; United States—History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical care; United States--Army--Corps, 20th—Medical...
Correspondence from surgeon John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan to his wife Charlotte, September 1863 – December 1863. During this time, Bennitt’s regiment is ordered to McMinnville, Tennessee, to garrison the town on a Confederate...
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons—Michigan--Correspondence; United States—History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical care; United States--Army--Corps, 20th—Medical...
Correspondence from surgeon John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan to his wife Charlotte, September 1863 – December 1863. During this time, Bennitt’s regiment is ordered to McMinnville, Tennessee, to garrison the town on a Confederate...
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons—Michigan--Correspondence; United States—History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical care; United States--Army--Corps, 20th—Medical...
Correspondence from surgeon John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan to his wife Charlotte, September 1863 – December 1863. During this time, Bennitt’s regiment is ordered to McMinnville, Tennessee, to garrison the town on a Confederate...
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons—Michigan--Correspondence; United States—History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical care; United States--Army--Corps, 20th—Medical...
Correspondence from surgeon John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan to his wife Charlotte, September 1863 – December 1863. During this time, Bennitt’s regiment is ordered to McMinnville, Tennessee, to garrison the town on a Confederate...
Bennitt, John, 1830-1892; United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)--Surgeons; Surgeons—Michigan--Correspondence; United States—History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical care; United States--Army--Corps, 20th—Medical...
Correspondence from surgeon John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan to his wife Charlotte, September 1863 – December 1863. During this time, Bennitt’s regiment is ordered to McMinnville, Tennessee, to garrison the town on a Confederate...
