William Shanks diary
Collection – Box: MMS-1172 to MMS-1180, Folder: MMS-1172-1 to MMS-1172-3
Identifier: MMS-1172
Collection Overview
Abstract
Handwritten diary of a private with the 21st O.V.I. during the Civil War. Entries detail camp life, troop movements, and information on other members of the regiment. Photocopy and typed transcript included.
Dates
- Creation: 1861-1863
Extent
3 Folders
Creator
- Shanks, William (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Shanks served as a private in Co. K, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry from 1861 to 1863. William was killed at Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 20, 1863.
Conditions Governing Access
No known access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Shanks, William (Person)
- United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 21st (1861-1865) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the William Shanks diary
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Box: MMS-1172 to MMS-1180, Folder: MMS-1172-1 to MMS-1172-3 (Mixed Materials)