Personal narratives
Subject
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Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:
Albertson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0009
Abstract
Correspondence reflecting pioneer life in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Montana.
Dates:
1856-1876
Andrew F. Davis Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0454
Abstract
Civil War soldier. Correspondence from Davis (an officer in Co.I, 15th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers) to his wife and daughters. Letters include information on troop morale, slavery, camp life, battles, Copperheads, etc.
Dates:
1879-1891; 1861-1863
Anson R. Butler Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0001
Abstract
Civil War soldier and mayor of DeWitt, Iowa. Letters written to his wife while he was serving with the 26th Iowa Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War.
Dates:
1861-1900
Charles Cady Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0017
Abstract
Civil War soldier from Danville, Iowa. Consists of letters written to his parents and family describing life in the 15th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Also includes his promotion and discharge papers.
Dates:
1862-1864
Charles H. Murphy Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0116
Abstract
Spanish American War soldier from Red Oak, IA. Personal letters concerning the activities of Company M, 51st Infantry Regiment, Iowa Volunteers during the Spanish American War.
Dates:
1898-1899
Charles Thomas Ackley Civil War Diaries Collection
Collection
Identifier: msc0541
Abstract
One hundred and eighteen letters from Charles Thomas Ackley, mostly to his wife in Marble Rock, Iowa. Also included are newspaper clippings, brief biographies of some of the men in the Seventh Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and historical commentary.
Dates:
1864-1865
Daniel Webster Turner Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0198
Abstract
Governor of Iowa, 1931-1933. Correspondence, speeches, subject files, and clippings.
Dates:
1898-1969
Fox Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0449
Abstract
Dr. Walter Fox was a physician who served in France during WWI and later died in Serbia while working for the Italian Red Cross. Helen Fox Angell was a Red Cross worker during WWII and later in the Panama Canal Zone. Primarily photographs, correspondence, clippings, and memorabilia.
Dates:
1880-1966; 1918-1947
Francis McDermott Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0451
Abstract
Soldier, 13th Regiment of railway engineers, U.S. Army, in W.W.I. Correspondence, picture postcards, and photographs.
Dates:
1917-1932; 1978
George F. Hall Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0111
Abstract
Civil War soldier from Iowa. Primarily letters written by Lt. George F. Hall of Co. C, 2nd Iowa Infantry Regiment, to his father during the Civil War. They discuss the food and weather, clothing, Copperheads, etc.
Dates:
1861-1864; 1862-1863
George Marion Shearer Civil War Diaries
Collection
Identifier: msc0080
Abstract
Diaries of a soldier in Company E, 17th Iowa Infantry, who was captured and imprisoned in Sumter Prison, 1864-65.
Dates:
1863-1865
Harrison Allspaugh Diaries Collection
Collection
Identifier: msc0008
Abstract
Diaries of the Civil War experiences of a member of the 31st Regiment of Ohio Infantry.
Dates:
1861-1865
Homer Calkin Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0504
Abstract
Historian, archivist, and author. Correspondence files; diaries; memorabilia; scrapbooks dealing with his early life, education, career in the State Department, and work for the Methodist Church.
Dates:
1897-1996
Jackson L. Hyde Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0422
Abstract
World War II soldier. Correspondence, medals, scrapbook, and photographs primarily related to his service in the 210th Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored (Tiger) Division, U.S. Army.
Dates:
1915-1976
James Baird Weaver Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0048
Abstract
Populist leader. Weaver's correspondence with his wife; other Weaver family papers. Includes material on Davis Co., Iowa, and experiences in the Civil War.
Dates:
1836-1894; 1862-186
John Elliot Goodenow Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0224
Abstract
Farmer and livestock breeder. Reminiscences and financial and stock and crop records relating to the family farm.
Dates:
1845-1959; 1910-1930
John Martin M.D. Ph.D. Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0501
Abstract
Neurosurgeon and book collector specializing in rare medical books. These papers primarily concern Dr. Martin's association with the University of Iowa. The establishment of the John Martin Rare Book Room and the donation of his collection of rare medical books is well documented with correspondence, clippings, brochures, etc. Some autobiographical sketches are included along with records of Dr. Martin's military service.
Dates:
1926-2000
John N. Calhoun Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0274
Abstract
Lawyer in Burlington, Iowa and Iowa state senator. Correspondence and subject files relating to his legal and political careers and his military service in World War II.
Dates:
1923-1954; 1933-1936
John W. Pratt Diaries Collection
Collection
Identifier: msc0011
Abstract
Civil War soldier. Relates his feelings and experiences with the 27th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Dates:
1862-1865
John W. Tobin Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0387
Abstract
Judge, attorney, and environmentalist from Vinton, Iowa. Subject files, speeches, and correspondence relating to his law career, the Vinton community, and the Izaak Walton League of America.
Dates:
1885-1980