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Whitley Read Civil War diary

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RHC-52

Collection Description

This diary was kept by soldier Whitley Read detailing his last year of service in the 10th New York Heavy Artillery, Company H. It also focuses on his postwar service on a Great Lakes Schooner. The last pages of the diary include brief memoranda and cash accounts.

Dates

  • Creation: 1865

Creator

Access to Materials

Collection is open for research use. Materials may be accessed by request at Special Collections and University Archives in Seidman House. Materials do not circulate.

Publication Rights

For information on copyright or permissions for this collection, contact Grand Valley State University Special Collections.

Extent

0.15 Linear feet (1 volume in 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Source of Acquisition

Acquired from Harvey E. Lemmen in 1993.

Alternative Format Available

This diary has been digitized and is available electronically in our Digital Collection.

Title
Whitley Read Civil War diary, RHC-52
Author
Special Collections & University Archives
Date
2010
Description rules
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Language of description
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Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Valley State University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale MI 49401 United States
616-331-8726