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Michigan State Normal School Civil War Veterans collection

 Collection
Identifier: 01.CWV

Abstract

The Michigan State Normal School Civil War Veterans collection documents the alumni and students from MSNS who participated in the Civil War. Each individual's folder holds different information ranging from what side of the battle they fought on, which battles they fought in, photographs of the person's grave, records of wounds or death, letters, diaries, and what they did after the war. The date range associated with each name refers to the time period they were in service. The collection is arranged alphabetically. Records date from 1861-1866.

Dates

  • Creation: 1861 - 1866

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Extent

1.2 Linear Feet (3 archives boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Michigan State Normal School Civil War Veterans collection
Status
Completed
Author
Elizabeth Searls
Date
2014 March 17
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673