GENERAL
Series
Identifier: 1
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Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
W. B. Enderton' diary dates from May 1, 1864 to July 17, 1865, and describes his wartime activities in great detail. His regiment participated in the Atlanta campaign and witnessed the burning of much of Georgia. He describes many battles and skirmishes, as well as the everyday life of a soldier. Enderton also discusses Lincoln's election, assassination, and Copperhead politics. The diary is missing pages 37-48 and pages 53-56.
Dates
- Creation: 1864-1865
Creator
- From the Collection: Enderton, W.B. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 1 Volumes (1 small unbound diary.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu