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James William Howard Journal

 Collection
Identifier: 0903

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of photocopies of the journal and reminiscences of Howard recounting his Civil War experiences in the 9th Arkansas Infantry and postwar residence in Columbus, Georgia.

Dates

  • 1860 - 1911

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Howard enlisted in Company A, 9th Arkansas Infantry, in July 1861. He served in Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Georgia until he was wounded near Resaca, Georgia in May 1864. After the war, he went into business in Columbus, Georgia and later became a Baptist minister.

Extent

1 Folder(s) (1 folder in Short Collection Box 18)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This finding aid is organized by accessions. Each accession represents an addition to the collection. Each accession also represents a transfer of physical and legal custody of archival materials from the donor(s) to Auburn University Special Collections and Archives.

Processing Information

Accession 92-34 was processed by unknown, date unknown. Finding aid entered into ArchivesSpace by Phyllis Simmons.

Title
Guide to the James William Howard Journal
Subtitle
Record Group 0903
Author
Unknown
Date
Unknown
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