Augustus Ehinger diary transcript
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
- Creation: 1846 - 1847
Creator
- Ehinger, Augustus (Person)
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
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.
Subject
- 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
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu