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James K. Lovejoy papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0246
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of letters written by Union soldier Corporal James K. Lovejoy to his wife while stationed in Louisiana, 1863-1864. Lovejoy describes camp life, including detailed descriptions of the food and general camp conditions, and writes of his travels and adventures. The letters describe the conditions and attitudes of people both in Louisiana and the Union forces. Collection also contians a photocopy of the death certificate of James K. Lovejoy, dated July 22, 1908.

Dates

  • 1863 - 1864

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish from the James K. Lovejoy, MS 246, must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Biographical Note

Corporal James K. Lovejoy was a Union soldier. According to his death certificate, Lovejoy enlisted on August 8, 1862, at age 21, was a member of Company B, 3rd Massachusetts Calvary Regiment, and was killed in action on September 19, 1864, at Winchester, Virginia.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder of 16 letters, 1 document)

Language of Materials

English

Overview

Photocopies of letters written by Union soldier Corporal James K. Lovejoy to his wife while stationed in Louisiana, 1863-1864.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. Everett Messer, Houston, Texas, July, 1975. Originals are in possession of Mrs. Everett Messer.
Title
Guide to the James K. Lovejoy papers, 1863-1864
Status
Completed
Author
Alan Bath
Date
2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA