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Andrew A. Brown papers, 1860-1917

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Brown, Andrew Anphin, 1841-1912
Title
Andrew A. Brown papers
Dates
1860-1917 (inclusive)
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
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

No restrictions on access.

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Languages
English
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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.

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Content Description

Correspondence, photographs, legal documents, Civil war letters and journal of and belonging to Andrew A. Brown.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Wallace Barthlomew from the estate of Flora Christine Brown, 1970-09-21 and Joni K. Kreuser, 2023-07-18

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Ahrendt, Carl incoming letters
    Dates: 1882
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1
  • Description: Brown, Ida J. incoming letters
    Dates: 1870
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1
  • Description: Carlin, William P. incoming letters
    Dates: 1863-1866
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1
  • Description: Johnson, O. C. incoming letters
    Dates: 1865
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1
  • Description: Nelson, Knute incoming letters
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box/Folder 1/2
  • Description: O'Brien, John J. incoming letters
    Dates: 1931
    Container: Box/Folder 1/2
  • Description: U.S. Pension Bureau incoming letters
    Dates: 1913-1917
    Container: Box/Folder 1/2
  • Description: U.S. Treasury Department incoming letters
    Dates: 1887-1904
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3
  • Description: U.S. War Department incoming letters
    Dates: 1906
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3
  • Description: Waggaman, M. Elliott incoming letters
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3
  • Description: Unknown incoming letters
    Dates: 1865
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3
  • Description: Outgoing Letters
    Dates: 1860-1868
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4-8
  • Description: Legal Documents
    Container: Box/Folder 1/9
  • Description: Photographs
    Container: Box/Folder 1/10
  • Description: Clippings
    Container: Box/Folder 1/11
  • Description: Miscellaneous
    Container: Box/Folder 1/12
  • Description: Andrew A. Brown diary
    Dates: 1864
    Container: Box/Folder 1/13
  • Description: Outgoing letter to Brother
    Dates: 1863
    Container: Box/Folder 1/13
  • Description: Photocopied photograph
    Dates: 1862
    Container: Box/Folder 1/13

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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

  • Personal Names

    • Brown, Andrew Anphin, 1841-1912--Correspondence (creator)
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