Andrew A. Brown papers, 1860-1917
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Ahrendt, Carl incoming letters, 1882
- Brown, Ida J. incoming letters, 1870
- Carlin, William P. incoming letters, 1863-1866
- Johnson, O. C. incoming letters, 1865
- Nelson, Knute incoming letters, 1913
- O'Brien, John J. incoming letters, 1931
- U.S. Pension Bureau incoming letters, 1913-1917
- U.S. Treasury Department incoming letters, 1887-1904
- U.S. War Department incoming letters, 1906
- Waggaman, M. Elliott incoming letters, 1913
- Unknown incoming letters, 1865
- Outgoing Letters, 1860-1868
- Legal Documents
- Photographs
- Clippings
- Miscellaneous
- Andrew A. Brown diary, 1864
- Outgoing letter to Brother, 1863
- Photocopied photograph, 1862
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brown, Andrew Anphin, 1841-1912
- Title
- Andrew A. Brown papers
- Dates
- 1860-1917 (inclusive)18601917
- Quantity
- 0.23 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 1446 (Accession No. 1446-001)
- Summary
- Photographs, correspondence, legal documents, and journal of a Civil War soldier
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Civil War soldier.
Andrew Anphin Brown was born March 27, 1841, in Norway. He served with H Company, 15th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, Grand Army of the Republic. He entered as a private in December, 1961, was commissioned a 1st Lt. in January, 1862, and a Captain in June, 1863. He was wounded in battle, but continued serving until he was discharged in February, 1865. In 1887 he was appointed by the Governor of Minnesota to a two year term as one of the trustees of the Minnesota Soldiers' Home. He later moved to Port Williams (Clallam County) Washington, where he died on December 1, 1912.
Content Description
Correspondence, photographs, legal documents, Civil war letters and journal of and belonging to Andrew A. Brown.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Ahrendt, Carl incoming lettersDates: 1882Container: Box/Folder 1/1
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Description: Brown, Ida J. incoming lettersDates: 1870Container: Box/Folder 1/1
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Description: Carlin, William P. incoming lettersDates: 1863-1866Container: Box/Folder 1/1
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Description: Johnson, O. C. incoming lettersDates: 1865Container: Box/Folder 1/1
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Description: Nelson, Knute incoming lettersDates: 1913Container: Box/Folder 1/2
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Description: O'Brien, John J. incoming lettersDates: 1931Container: Box/Folder 1/2
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Description: U.S. Pension Bureau incoming lettersDates: 1913-1917Container: Box/Folder 1/2
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Description: U.S. Treasury Department incoming lettersDates: 1887-1904Container: Box/Folder 1/3
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Description: U.S. War Department incoming lettersDates: 1906Container: Box/Folder 1/3
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Description: Waggaman, M. Elliott incoming lettersDates: 1913Container: Box/Folder 1/3
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Description: Unknown incoming lettersDates: 1865Container: Box/Folder 1/3
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Description: Outgoing LettersDates: 1860-1868Container: Box/Folder 1/4-8
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Description: Legal DocumentsContainer: Box/Folder 1/9
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Description: PhotographsContainer: Box/Folder 1/10
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Description: ClippingsContainer: Box/Folder 1/11
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Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Box/Folder 1/12
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Description: Andrew A. Brown diaryDates: 1864Container: Box/Folder 1/13
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Description: Outgoing letter to BrotherDates: 1863Container: Box/Folder 1/13
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Description: Photocopied photographDates: 1862Container: Box/Folder 1/13
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Brown, Andrew Anphin, 1841-1912--Archives
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 15th (1862-1865). Company H
Geographical Names
- Port Williams (Wash.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Brown, Andrew Anphin, 1841-1912--Correspondence (creator)
