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Mathias Harter papers, 1846-1864

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Summary

Creator:
Harter, Mathias, 1826-1906
Abstract:
Student at University of Michigan and Civil War soldier. Student commencement oration, 1855; six Civil War letters written while he was serving in the Ninth Iowa Infantry; and miscellaneous papers.
Extent:
13 items
Language:
English
Call Number:
851430 Aa 2 vault
Authors:
Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff

Background

Scope and Content:

Student commencement oration, 1855 as well as six letters (Nov. 22, 1862-July 31, 1864) written to his wife and children while he was serving in the 9th Iowa Infantry. The letters are chiefly of camp and home affairs.

Biographical / Historical:

Student at University of Michigan and soldier in in the 9th Iowa Infantry during the Civil War. In July, 1864, he was superintending the government printing office in Rome, Ga., and editing a newspaper. In civilian life, he was a public school teacher.

Acquisition Information:
Donated by Dow W. Harter (donor no. 3539 )
Rules or Conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS).

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RESTRICTIONS:

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Copyright status is unknown. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, box, Mathias Harter papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. [URL]

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Collection

Mathias Harter papers, 1846-1864
Call Number 851430 Aa 2 vault
Total components 1
Items available online Online 1
Last indexed 2023-12-09