Mendal C. Churchill papers, 1860-1893
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Churchill, Mendal C.
- Title
- Mendal C. Churchill papers
- Dates
- 1860-1893 (inclusive)18601893
- Quantity
- 4 cubic feet (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07490
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Mendal C. Churchill was a Union Officer (Major, Lieutanant Colonel) in the 27th Ohio Infantry, which took part in the Atlanta Campaign of 1864 during the Civil War.
Content Description
The collection includes photographs and a diary of Churchill's 1891 world tour; photographs of English locations; 163 Civil War letters from Churchill to his wife Mary C. Churchill; and a file of clippings related to Hawaiian affairs, 1893.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in the following series:
I. World Tour Photographs, 1891
II. English photographs
III. Civil War correspondence, 1860-1864
IV. World Tour diary, 1891
V. Hawaii material, 1893
Detailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Soldiers -- Ohio -- Correspondence.
- Voyages around the world -- Photographs.
Personal Names
- Churchill, Mary C.
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 27th.
Geographical Names
- Hawaii -- History -- To 1893.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- United States. Army -- Officers.
