Marcellus Warner Darling Papers

Collection

Identifier: MsC0236

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Scope and Contents

The papers of Marcellus W. Darling are comprised of seventy-eight items dating from 1862 to 1911. The majority of the papers relate to his service in Company K, 154th New York Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Included are approximately forty letters that he wrote home during the war, and a diary from 1864. The rest of the collection is made up of memoirs, genealogical data, and a book of quotes and sayings by Marcellus Darling.

Dates

Creation: 1862-1911
Creation: Majority of material found within 1862 -1865

Creator

Darling, Marcellus Warner (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Extent

0.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Civil War soldier, Congregational minister, and father of Jay Norwood Darling. Consists primarily of letters, a diary, and memoirs of his service in Company K, 154th New York Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.