Repository: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division / Organization: United States. Army / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1850">1850</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1899">1899</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

William W. Belknap Papers, 1849-1890 (bulk) 1814-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 boxes and 2.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists primarily of correspondence, documents, and miscellaneous material of William Worth Belknap (Princeton Class of 1848) and his father, William Goldsmith Belknap (1794-1851), of Newburgh, New York.

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United States Colored Troops 39th Infantry Regiment Muster Rolls, 1864 august 31-october 31 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: Consists of a complete set of muster rolls for the 39th Infantry Regiment of United States Colored Troops for the period of August 31st to October 31st, 1864, documenting African American soldiers who fought in the American Civil War in Virginia under the command of Colonel Ozora Pierson Stearns.

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Paul Ambrose Oliver Collection, 1862-1912 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists mainly of letters by Civil War Army officer Paul Ambrose Oliver.

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General Manuscripts Miscellaneous Collection, 1502-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:: 120 boxes and 67.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of over 3000 miscellaneous items of primarily American literary, historical, and political figures, including business and personal letters, manuscripts, drawings, photographs, and official documents.

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Nelson A. Miles Memorabilia, 1897 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of a scrapbook of memorabilia collected by U.S. Army officer Nelson A. Miles while in England representing the United States at Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1897.

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Nineteenth-Century New Mexico Military Collection, 1847-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of nineteenth-century correspondence and documents relating to the procurement of supplies at Forts Craig, Cummings, Union, and Sumner in New Mexico.

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Alfred A. Woodhull Collection, 1776-1916 (inclusive)

Extent:: 9 boxes and 9 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of works, correspondence, genealogical information, photographs, miscellaneous material, and printed works of surgeon and medical inspector Alfred A. Woodhull (Princeton Class of 1856).

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Florence G. and Edward Y. Miller Collection, 1899-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of writings, correspondence, a diary (1904-1907), photographs, and printed matter of Florence G. Miller, wife of Captain Edward Y. Miller of the U.S. Army, reflecting their life while stationed in the Philippines.

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Symmes H. Stillwell Family Papers, 1862-1864 (bulk) 1848-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Symmes H. Stillwell (1840-1934) of Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey, served in the Union Army with the 9th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry from September 1861 until October 1864 during the American Civil War. This collection consists mostly of Stillwell's Civil War papers, including a sizeable number of letters as well as diaries and various documents that provide information about Stillwell's experiences as well as those of his regiment. The letters, in particular, provide detailed descriptions and offer insight into various aspects of the war, such as camp life, battles, the aftermath of battles, and widespread sickness amongst the troops. They also reveal Stillwell's political leanings, his opinions about African Americans, specifically black military regiments, and his enthusiasm for the war. The collection also consists of some Stillwell family correspondence and legal documents.

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Princeton University Library Collection of Western Americana Photographs, 1870-1915 (bulk) 1840-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:: 144 boxes and 123 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of a closed collection of more than 5,000 Western Americana photographs, consisting mostly of documentary photographs of the Trans-Mississippi West from the late 1860s to early 1900s, largely from the perspective of white photographers and settlers. Subjects include American Indians (especially studio portraits), natural wonders, cities, towns, buildings, and economic activities (mining, railroads, logging, and agriculture). Some photographs relate to the Indigenous populations of Mexico and Central America. The dimensions, physical formats, and photographic processes of the photographs vary widely.

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Bernhard K. Schaefer Civil War Collection, 1845-1890 (inclusive) 1861-1870 (bulk)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.60 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of papers collected by American businessman and importer Bernhard K. Schaefer (Princeton Class of 1920) relating to the Civil War.

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Samuel J. Bayard Papers, 1830-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists, for the most part, of autograph manuscripts in prose and verse of Bayard (Princeton Class of 1820) and correspondence of Bayard, the Bayard family, John B. Guthrie, and Bayard Guthrie.

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Civil War Papers of Philip Kearny, 1861-1863 (bulk) 1861-1902 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected correspondence and documents of Philip Kearny while he was brigadier general of volunteers in command of the 1st New Jersey Brigade during the American Civil War.

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Bruce C. Willsie Collection of William A. Newell, 1849-1928 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of a small collection of material relating to physician and New Jersey Governor William A. Newell, acquired by Bruce Willsie (Princeton Class of 1986).

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