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Sheldon R. Curtiss papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00215

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two copies of a published transcript of the Civil War diary kept by Sheldon R. Curtiss, a native of Saranac, Michigan. His diary describes army life as well as his experiences as a prisoner in Libby Prison and at Andersonville. The diary edited by his youngest daughter Evelyn Curtiss Lowrey, was originally published in the Ionia County News.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862 - 1864

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Biographical Note

Sheldon R. Curtiss born April 22, 1839 in Ohio. He enlisted in the 6th Michigan Cavalry on October 11, 1862. He served in Virginia before his capture by Confederates in 1864. He mustered out October 10, 1865 at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

He died February 9, 1924 in Saranac, Michigan.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Gift of Mrs. Harvey H. Lowrey, 1969-12-24.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University

Related Names

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Sheldon R. Curtiss Papers
Status
4 Published And Cataloged
Date
April 1970
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository

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