MS. Manuscript Collections
Classification
Collection number: MS
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Charles Albert Converse Papers
Collection
Collection number: MS-158
Scope and Contents
The Charles Albert Converse Papers include personal letters Charles wrote to his family while in Great Britain, reports on the evacuation of the U.S. Embassy during the London Blitz, Western Union telegraphs, miscellaneous correspondence, a memorial book from Charles's funeral, and newspaper and magazine clippings.Harmful Content Policy:
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Dates:
1939 - 1940; Acquired: 2017-03-08
William Knight Civil War Letters, 1861-1863
Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-52
Abstract
The William W. Knight Civil War Letters Collection consists of correspondence authored by William Washington Knight during his service in the Civil War. The letters are addressed to his wife and father, and provide personal insights into his experiences on the battlefield. The collection includes copies of the original letters, dating from 1861 to 1863, and contains 36 handwritten letters.
Dates:
1861-1863; Acquired: 1985-01-03