William Baird memoir
Collection — Folder: S0052
Identifier: S0052
Scope and Contents
This collection is a transcription of a brief memoir of William Baird's experiences during the War of 1812.
Dates
- undated
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
William Baird was born circa 1791. He served the United States for a year in the War of 1812, enlisting at the age of 21. He served as Orderly Sergeant under Colonel McArthur in the 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteers and Militia. He had obtained the rank of Ensign when he was discharged.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection includes one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from L.C. Baird.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed by Benjamin Clark during September 2005. Finding aid revised by Edythe Huffman on 2015/11/09. EAD finding aid created by Bethany Fiechter on 2018/05/09.
- Title
- William Baird memoir
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
