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John Chamberlin Papers, 1864, 1991

Collection Overview

Title: John Chamberlin Papers, 1864, 1991

Predominant Dates:1864

ID: OGLMC/1237

Creator: Chamberlin, John

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 08/15/1991

Languages: English [eng]

Abstract

Union Army veteran from the 23rd Ohio Infantry Regiment

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The John Chamberlin Papers consist of a photocopy of a diary kept by Chamberlin during the Civil War, a transcribed copy of the diary, and a Grand Forks Herald story about the diary dated August 4, 1991. The diary and the transcription where photocopied from originals held by Paul Meyer, John Chamberlin's grandson.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Paul Meyer, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; 91-1776

Original/Copies Note: The diary and the transcription were photocopied from originals held by Paul Meyer, John Chamberlin's grandson.

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). John Chamberlin Papers. OGLMC 1237. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in July 2012.

Box and Folder Listing

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Folder 1: Photocopied Diary, 1864Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Photocopy of the Transcribed Diary, 1864Add to your cart.
Folder 3: "The Civil War As Seen Through the Eyes of a Company I Solider: GF Man Journal His Grandfather Kept During the War Between the States" by Lance Nixon, Grand Forks Herald, 4 August 1991Add to your cart.