Francis Marion Bishop civil war correspondence, 1861-1866
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bishop, Francis Marion, 1843-1933
- Title
- Francis Marion Bishop civil war correspondence
- Dates
- 1861-1866 (inclusive)18611866
198019801980 - Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MS 0282
- Summary
- The Francis Marion Bishop civil war correspondence (1861-1866) consist of thirty letters written by Bishop while a soldier in the Union Army and later as a student at Wesleyan University.
- 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.
The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Francis Marion Bishop was a topographer and cartographer with John Wesley Powell's second exploration expedition of the Colorado River. He served in the Civil War, moving ranks from corporal to commander. He attended Wesleyan University in Connecticut.
Content Description
The Francis Marion Bishop civil war correspondence (1861-1866) consist of thirty letters written by Bishop while a soldier in the Union Army and later as a student at Wesleyan University. His descriptions of the Civil War are particularly rich. He writes about places, people, and events and accompanies these descriptions with pen and ink sketches of battles, army camps, tents, and his wounds. A letter and two articles concerning the donation of the collection and Bishop are also included.
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
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Acquisition letter and biographical information
One original letter has been removed and placed in Reserve. A photocopied version is available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
Dates: 1980Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: Correspondence
Two original letters have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
Dates: 1861 November 12-1861 November 27Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: Correspondence
Three original letters have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
Dates: 1862 June 11-1862 October 28Container: Box 1, Folder 3 -
Description: Correspondence
Thirteen original letters have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
Dates: 1863 January 15-1863 November 21Container: Box 1, Folder 4 -
Description: Correspondence
Eight original letters have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
Dates: 1864 April 21-1864 November 09Container: Box 1, Folder 5 -
Description: Correspondence
One original letter has been removed and placed in Reserve. A photocopied version is available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
Dates: 1865 May 10Container: Box 1, Folder 6 -
Description: Correspondence
Three original letters have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
Dates: 1866 March 11-1866 May 26Container: Box 1, Folder 7 -
Description: Map to "Mr. D.D. Bishop"
One original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. A photocopied version is available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
Container: Box 1, Folder 8
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Soldiers--United States--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- United States. Army
- Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.)
Geographical Names
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Hospitals
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
