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George L. Berry Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 0367

Scope and Contents

The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.

Dates

  • 1857-1864

Conditions Governing Access

Open.

Biographical / Historical

Berry served on a whaling ship in the South Atlantic during the late 1850’s and with the 5th Maine during the Civil War. He participated in the Seven Days’ Battles, which lasted from June 25 to July 1, 1862.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1/2 Doc Box)

Language of Materials

English

General

In Digital Arvhives: Civil War Diaries and Letters.

Title
Guide to the George L. Berry Papers
Author
Processed by: Dwayne Cox Digitized by: Noah Biblis
Date
10/14/1999; 02/26/2020
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732