United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Sources

Abstract

This collection comprises research materials regarding Ohio Volunteer Infantries (OVI) in the Civil War compiled by Jeffrey S. Creamer. While the bulk of materials documents the 20th and 178th Ohio Volunteer Infantries, the collection contains a range of Civil War memorabilia and research materials. Most of the research materials were compiled by Creamer; the collection also contains some personal correspondence with others interested in the field.

Abstract The Kevin B. McCray Papers, a research archive on the 99th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment consists of journal and newspaper articles, copied letters, regimental orders and other military records, biographical sketches, copy of daybook and general orders, and microfilm documenting the mustering, training and campaigns of the 99th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The material was used in the research and production of McCray's 2003 book "A Shouting of Orders: a History of the 99th Ohio Volunteer...

Abstract The Thomas J. Edwards Papers, a research archive centered on the 25th O.V.I. but including other regiments, such as the 107th, 180th and 1st Ohio Light Artillery Battery H, consists of photocopies, scanned images, notes, printed material, and transparency overlays from programs related to the history of the regiments. The material was used in the research and editing of Edwards’ 2003 republication of the Edward C. Culp 1885 regimental history, “Raising the Banner of Freedom : the 25th Ohio...