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

 Subject

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Butler-Everett Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1023
Abstract The collection primarily consists of correspondence between members of the extended Butler and Everett families and acquaintances. There are also a number of letters concerning various aspects of the Free Will Baptist church, to which the Butler family practiced an active membership. Dating from 1830–1906, the materials within the collection cover several notable events in American history. In addition to correspondence, there is a small amount of other material related to the families, the...
Dates: Creation: 1830-1906

Civil War cemetery burial locations of 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry soldiers

 Collection – Box MMS-1395 to MMS-1418, Folder: MMS-1395
Identifier: MMS-1403
Abstract

Compiled listing by soldier's name, Company, and the plot number for individuals serving with the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry who were buried in cemeteries at Andersonville Prison, Marietta National Cemetery, Chattanooga National Cemetery, Stones River National Cemetery, and those known to be buried in unknown graves; compiled by Brad Quinlin.

Dates: Creation: 1995

David K. Bowker papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1159
Abstract

The David K. Bowers Papers consist of materials related to the military service of David Bowker during the Civil War.

Dates: Creation: 1861-1900

James E. Robinson papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1036 to MMS-1063, Folder: MMS-1049
Identifier: MMS-1049
Abstract

Correspondence and G.A.R. transfer certificates with a summary of Civil War service aboard the U.S. Great Western Champion.

Dates: Creation: 1871-1896

Jeffrey S. Creamer research collection on Ohio Volunteer Infantries in the Civil War

 Collection – Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-1272
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.

Dates: Creation: circa 1856-1915; Creation: 1966-2008

John D. Vail diary

 Collection – Box MMS-1395 to MMS-1418, Folder: MMS-1408
Identifier: MMS-1408
Abstract

Photocopied transcript of diary of soldier with in Co.C, 38th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War along with postwar financial records; original in private hands.

Dates: Creation: 1863-1888

Josiah Tatman letter

 Collection – Box MMS-1790 to MMS-1796, Folder: MMS-1791
Identifier: MMS-1791
Abstract

Letter from a man, location unknown, writing about his reputation as a Copperhead during the Civil War and hinting that he had been involved secretly in pro-Union activities instead.

Dates: Creation: 1868 August 7

L.G. Flenner papers

 Collection – Multiple Containers
Identifier: MMS-1541
Abstract

Military discharge certificate from service with the "Squirrel Hunters" during the Civil War, and newsclippings with background information.

Dates: Creation: 1863, 1905

Robert Buffum papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1529 to MMS-1532, Folder: MMS-1530
Identifier: MMS-1530
Abstract

Photocopy of military service records, including musters, roll calls, descriptive roll, and correspondence.

Dates: Creation: 1861-1864

William Carpenter papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1036 to MMS-1063, Folder: MMS-1050
Identifier: MMS-1050
Abstract

Pension certificates, notification correspondence, and a certificate to accompany transportation of a corpse.

Dates: Creation: 1907-1914