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Thomas E. Corkhill Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0060

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Scope and Contents

The Thomas E. Corkhill Papers consists of a typewritten biography of Thomas E. Corkhill, Iowa Reform School ledger accounts and auditing report (1868-1874), certificates of appointment as trustee of Iowa Reform School (1878), land grants of 40 acres (1851 and 1854), Oskaloosa Daily Herald reprint article by Col. Swalm (1895), a holograph diary that lists wounded in Battle of Chickasaw Bayou and the Battle of Arkansas Post including visit to the Army of the Potomac (1863-1895), cd of holographic diary, and a copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen (1863).

Dates

  • Creation: 1868-1874

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

0.50 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Methodist minister and moving force behind the organization of schools at Eldora and Mitchellville. Included are certificates of Corkhill's appointment of trustee of Iowa Reform School and an account book relating to his expenses as trustee as well as a holograph commonplace book containing the text of a diary of his experience in the Civil War, commissioned by Governor Samuel Kirkwood. This diary also contains poems and clippings. Also included is a CD of a transcription of the diary, plus a commentary on the text of over 150 pages, including background information and photographs.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gifted by Francis Flick in 1959.

Appraisal Information

This collection was donated to the University of Iowa Libraries by Miss Frances Flick in 1959.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
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