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Royal Augustus Bensell diary and scrapbook , 1862-1864
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bensell, Royal A. (Royal Augustus), 1838-1921
- Title
- Royal Augustus Bensell diary and scrapbook
- Dates
- 1862-1864 (inclusive)18621864
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Ax 118
- Summary
- Royal Augustus Bensell (1838-1921) served as a corporal in the California Infantry during the American Civil War, was assigned to Ft. Yamhill, Oregon for three years, and later moved to Yaquina Bay, Oregon. The collection (1862-1864) contains a diary kept during his service, and scrapbook.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Royal Augustus Bensell (1838-1921) was born in Cassville, Wisconsin, and traveled to California with his father in 1849.
Bensell was a resident of Volcano, California at the time of the American Civil War and enlisted in Company D, 4th California Infantry. The company was assigned to Ft. Yamhill, Oregon, where Bensell, a corporal, spent the next three years soldiering and keeping a diary.
He later moved to Yaquina Bay, and was an early settler of Newport, Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1862-1864) contains a diary kept during the American Civil War, and a scrapbook.
The diary consists of four volumes, from 1862 to 1864.
The diary was later edited by Gunter Barth. It was published by University of Oregon Books, in 1959, under the title, All Quiet on the Yamhill.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
Personal Names
Corporate Names
Geographical Names
- Oregon--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Regimental histories
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--personal narratives
