United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources

Scope and Contents The papers of George Frederick Wright relate to his work as a minister, theology professor, geologist, and literary writer. The collection consists of correspondence, writings, sermons, and addresses, the bulk of which spans the period from Wright’s young adulthood through his death in 1921. Additional material includes notes, newspaper clippings, miscellaneous printed material, and photographs. The collection also includes correspondence and genealogical information of the Wright...

Scope and Contents The papers of Henry Harrison Barnard consist of four modest file units, which primarily document his experiences during the 1860s. His personal correspondence with his family, friends, and future wife, Clarissa Pomeroy, make up the bulk of his collection. Barnard's letters to Clarissa (1861-62) express his confidence in a short war, the inefficient postal system, the prevalence of sickness–particularly typhoid fever–in the ranks, and every soldier's desire for long and numerous...

Scope and Contents The Jacob Dolson Cox Papers consist of 13 record series. In addition to correspondence, there are notes and published articles dealing with microphotography; copies of his speeches and other writings; records reflecting his work as an attorney and his time at the Cincinnati Law School; notes, papers, diaries, record books, newspaper clippings, and other printed material gathered during his studies of the Civil War; and material related to his political career. The partially...