GENERAL
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Scope and Contents
The papers of Lot Abraham consist of one linear foot of manuscripts dating from 1843-1921. The papers are primarily concerned with his service in the 4th Iowa Cavalry during the Civil War. Included are his diaries and military records such as muster rolls, army purchase records, parole lists, etc. Other subject files relate to his civilian life as a farmer and Iowa State senator. There are business papers, family records, and correspondence, as well as diaries kept by both Lot Abraham and his wife, Sarah.
One of the diaries is digizited and can be viewed at the Iowa Digital Library
94 items.
Dates
- Creation: 1843-1921
Creator
- From the Collection: Abraham, Lot (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.00 Linear Feet (94 items)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu