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Military

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms

Found in 71 Collections and/or Records:

John William Hutcheson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0037
Abstract

The John W. Hutcheson papers include correspondence to and from Texas attorney and soldier Hutcheson before and during the U.S. Civil War, a text of a speech on immigration (1852), documents relating to the Masonic Order, a license to practice law in Texas, and several newspaper issues (1862, 1863, 1898, 1903) describing Hutcheson's life and his military career with the 4th Texas Regiment.

Dates: 1852 - 1903; Majority of material found within 1852 - 1862

Kaufman family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0769
Abstract

The collection includes certificates, correspondence, family photos, publications, a Bellaire High School commencement program, speeches, a scrapbook, an oral history, and memorabilia from the 1960 Democratic National Convention that document the activities of Stephen Kaufman, primarily, and to a lesser extent his wife, Ann, and both of their families.

Dates: 1900 - 2021

Kentucky Infantry, 6th Regiment, Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0294
Abstract:

The U.S. Civil War Company records of the 6th Regiment Kentucky Infantry consist of General Orders; descriptive rolls of the regiments's commissioned and non-commissioned officers; a register of men discharged and why; a register of death; a register of deserters; and a descriptive roll of the regiment with physical and vital information.

Dates: 1861 - 1865

Libby Prison Inmate Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0113
Abstract:

Letter written during the Civil War by an anonymous Union Army prisoner- of-war, dated December18, 1864, and addressed from Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, to United States Senator William Wright of New Jersey, describing his worsening health while held in close confinement in the prison as hostage for a Confederate officer imprisoned in West Virginia, and urging the senator to intercede on his behalf to secure his exchange and release.

Dates: 1864

Logs of the Ships HMS Topaze, HMS Achilles, HMS Duke of Wellington and HMS Agincourt

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0230
Abstract

These three bound volumes contain the logs of four Royal Navy frigates; the HMS Topaze, the HMS Achilles, the HMS Duke of Wellington and the HMS Agincourt.

Dates: 1874 - 1878

Lt. John Anderson notebook

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0158
Abstract: This bound manuscript notebook, kept by Lt. John Anderson, describes the daily details of life in the 11th Light Dragoons of the British Army and Allied Effort during the French Revolutionary War. Anderson describes daily events, promotions, rules and orders regarding medical matters, church services, and the guarding of prisoners. The notebook also includes schedules for receiving bread and forage, copies of signed orders, statements from the Commander-in-Chief regarding battles, women...
Dates: 1794

Lt. Thomas E. Bartmess World War II Air Medal

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0086
Abstract

The collection consists of a bronze military medal and ribbon in their original velvet-lined black leather box. It was awarded to 2nd Lt. Thomas E. Bartmess and presented posthumously to his widow, Eleanor Bartmess, on November 3, 1943.

Dates: 1943

Maclin-Fox-Dege Battery Texas Light Artillery records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0295
Abstract

This collection includes two bound volumes of battery records concerning personnel, orders, supplies, ordnance and more.

Dates: 1861 - 1865

Major Winslow F. Sanderson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0245
Abstract

This collection consists of letters and documents relating to the life and death of Major Winslow (W.F.) Sanderson. Many of the documents concern the death of Major Sanderson, but two of the letters were written by him from Mexico in 1847. Other correspondence relates to his widow succeeding in securing a military pension, and two U.S. House of Representatives bills concerning the pension.

Dates: 1829 - 1880

Max Herzog World War II Memorabilia collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0715
Abstract The collection, spanning 1935-1947, consists of a photo album recording Max Herzog's service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Also included are a telegram informing him of his son's birth in the U.S. and photographs of the young child sent to Max by his wife. Information papers pertaining to discharge from the Army, as well as the discharge papers themselves are included. In addition, there is currency from several of the countries traveled through during Army service, including a U.S....
Dates: 1935 - 1947