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E.[D.] Wilson Civil War Diary

 Collection — Box: Small Manuscript Collections Box 9
Identifier: MC 1547

Scope and Content Note

Pocket diary, 1863, written in pencil apparently by E. [D.?] Wilson in the first of the year. Account of his experiences in Arkansas near DeValls Bluff and Helena, where he served as a supply clerk, and his return to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Other pages contain records of expenses and other financial information, especially a page where expenses are recorded relating to the return home of Wilson and Bill.

Dates

  • 1863

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

E.[D.] Wilson, originally of Grand Rapids, Michigan, served as a supply clerk in Arkansas in the area near DeValls Bluff and Helena during the Civil War.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (1 item)

Arrangement of the Papers

The collection consists of a single item, housed in a box with other smaller manuscript collections.

Acquisition Information

The E.[D.] Wilson Civil War Diary was purchased by Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries in 2004.

Processing Information

Ethel C. Simpson; completed in August 2004.

Title
E.[D.] Wilson Civil War Diary
Status
Completed
Author
Ethel C. Simpson
Date
August 2004
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444