Katherine M. Rickey papers

Collection

Identifier: c-00553

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection includes Civil War letters of John (Jan) Nies, of the 2nd Michigan Calvary (most written in Dutch), three post-war letters, a "Record of Ancestry" of the Nies family, and an insurance policy for land owned by Katharine Rickey in King County, Washington.

Dates

Creation: 1861 - 1892

Creator

Rickey, Katherine M. (Donor, Person)

Language of Materials

English and Dutch.

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

John Nies enlisted in Company D, 2nd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry as a bugler in 1861. He was born circa 1836.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (, 9 folders)

Additional Description

Custodial History

Gift of Estate of Katherine M. Rickey, 1992-01-26.

Legal Status

Copyright: Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to Michigan State University but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Property Rights: Michigan State University.