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Augustus Ehinger diary transcript

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0282
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

The diary of Augustus Ehinger begins June 15, 1846 and ends June 28, 1847. The diary chronicles Ehinger’s travels and experiences as a private in the Second Illinois Regiment during the Mexican-American War. Ehinger writes about simple daily activities as well as battles, marches, and other soldiers in his regiment. The location of the original diary is unknown.

Dates

  • 1846 - 1847

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the Augustus Ehinger diary must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical Note

Augusts Ehinger was born in Speyer, Rhein Phlaz, Bavaria, on September 14, 1821 and came to the United States with his parents at the age of twelve. He lived in Ohio, Illinois, and Iowa where he died on January 9, 1881.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet ( (1 folder))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

A diary written by Augustus Ehinger during his year in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War.

Acquisition Information

This diary was donated on October 10, 1979 by Colonel Charles F. Ward via the Jefferson Davis Association, Rice University.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Augustus Ehinger diary transcript, 1846-1847
Status
Completed
Author
Sarah Biggerstaff
Date
2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

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

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

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