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W. H. Brooker U.S. Civil War diary

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The diary of W.H. Brooker is a small (3 1/2" × 2"× 1/4") leatherbound booklet in which annotations in pencil have been made. Most of the entries date from 6 October 1863 to 22 June 1864. The diary was kept, for the most part, by Southern private in the Army of Tennessee, and it describes day-by-day troop movements and military actions.

Dates

  • Creation: 1863 - 1866

Creator

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions, although material is fragile and to be handled with care.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet ( (1 folder))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: 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
713-348-2586