Benson, Robert B.Duke University - David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library3 items.Collection consists of a statement (1861) of Benson's account with T.A. Barrett, and a diary (1864-1865) recording Benson's activities abord the ship GEORGE HENRY as it sailed along the coast of Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia. Although the GEORGE HENRY was not a combat ship, it was actively involved in the transportation of soldiers, prisoners, and supplies. The collection also contains an undated photograph of Benson. Formerly known as Anonymous journal, 1861-1865.Contact InformationCatalog Record
Harrison, John W.Duke University - David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library1 v. (124 p.)Diary of a Confederate soldier from Clarksburg (Harrison Co.), W. Va., describing the routine of camp life.Contact InformationCatalog Record
Turner, Anne A.Duke University - David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library1 v.Collection consists of a diary chiefly concerned with religious introspection and family matters.Contact InformationCatalog Record
Gaskins, W. B.Duke University - David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library1 v.Diary of a Federal soldier, describing skirmishes with the "rebels," food of soldiers, etc. The diary was found on the battlefield of Perryville, Ky., 1863.Contact InformationCatalog Record
McIntyre, Benjamin Franklin, b. 1827.Duke University - David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library3 v.Civil War diaries describing military engagements of the 19th Iowa Regiment, including the battles of Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove, Ark., and the siege and occupation of Vicksburg, Miss.; relations between the officers and soldiers; the condition of blacks in the Union and Confederate territories; the utilization of black troops; duties at Fort Brown, Brownsville, Tex.; political situation at Matamoras, Mexico; and social life and customs in Texas and Mexico.Contact InformationCatalog Record
Swift, Samuel.Duke University - David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library1 item. (140 p.)Journal (1849, Sept. 3-1859, Dec. 3), chronicling daily work and interests of a farmer.Contact InformationCatalog Record
Crumpler, W. J.Duke University - David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library1 v. (146 p.)Agricultural accounts and diary in a notebook prepared by the Patrons of Husbandry, containing some printed matter relative to that organization.Contact InformationCatalog Record
Crumpler, W. J.Duke University - David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library1 v. (146 p.)Agricultural accounts and diary in a notebook prepared by the Patrons of Husbandry, containing some printed matter relative to that organization.Contact InformationCatalog Record
Parker, Nathan.Duke University - David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library1 v.Collection consists of a microfilm of a Civil War soldier's diary.Contact InformationCatalog Record
Eve, Sallie.Duke University - David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library1 v. (32 p.)Diary of a young girl in Philadelphia, Pa., commenting on the weather, family matters, and excursions to nearby places.Contact InformationCatalog Record
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