Martin Link Papers

Collection

Identifier: 0398

Scope and Contents

This collection contains one 126 page diary written by "Mart" in 1870 from his notes made during the Civil War. The narrative commences on the 27th of March, 1862, and ends in 1865. Many battles are described, including Fair Oaks, Yorktown, and Williamsburg in Virginia, and Kinston and Goldsboro in North Carolina. There is also a folder containing research into Martin Link, the suspected author of the diary, as well as a typed transcription of the diary.

Dates

Creation: 1870
Creation: 2007

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Mart or "Lieutenant M." (assumedly Martin Link) wrote this diary for Mary Goodwin of Farmers Valley, Pennsylvania, from notes he took during his service with the 85th New York Regiment in the Civil War. He served in several ranks, moving from Sergeant Major to Captain and served in various positions, including orderly sergeant, adjutant, and company commander, until he mustered out at the war's end. Mart's last name is not listed in the diary, but research indicates that Mart was Martin Link (see Collection's contents). His relationship with Mary Goodwin is unknown.

Full Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1/2 doc box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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 99-160 processed by Laura Capell and Gary Gunnels 12/08/1999. Finding aid entered into ArchivesSpace by Abbott Kleiner and Joanna Ashley, 09/2026.