Edwin D. Coram correspondence, 1883-1885
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Corman, Edwin D.
- Title
- Edwin D. Coram correspondence
- Dates
- 1883-1885 (inclusive)
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 3098
- Summary
- The Edwin D. Coram correspondence (1883-1885) consist of original letters written by Coram during his military service at Fort Wingate, New Mexico. The letters are addressed to his family and discuss his experiences with the weather, the environment, activities at the Fort, along with descriptions of the Hopi and Navajo towns.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Edwin D. Coram enlisted in the United States Army August 13, 1883, assigned to 6th Cavalry, Troop K. He was discharged August 12, 1888 by expiration of service at Fort Wingate, New Mexico. Coram reenlisted August 13, 1888 at Fort Wingate, New Mexico for Battery 13, 1st Artillery at Alcatraz Island, California. On August 17, 1888 he joined his unit and desereted the following day.
Content Description
The Edwin D. Coram correspondence (1883-1885) consist of original letters written by Coram during his military service at Fort Wingate, New Mexico. The letters are addressed to his family and discuss his experiences with the weather, the environment, activities at the Fort, along with descriptions of the Hopi and Navajo towns.
One letter in the collection is written by Thomas Y. Yeates and discusses Coram desertion from the military.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The letters are arranged by date written.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Michael Vinson Americana in 2017.
Processing Note
Processed by Betsey Welland in 2024.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Correspondence
Seven letters are written by Coram. One letter is written by Thomas Y. Yeates and discusses Coram deserting from Battery 13, 1st Artillery at Alcatraz Island, California in 1888.
Dates: 1883-1885Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Corman, Edwin D.--Personal correspondence
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Cavalry Regiment, 6th. Troop K
Geographical Names
- Fort Wingate (N.M.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Personal correspondence
