David I. McCormick papers
Collection — Folder: S869
Identifier: S0869
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a discharge certificate, a catalogue of flags carried by Indiana regiments in the Mexican, Civil, and Spanish-American wars, and a typed autobiography from David I. McCormick in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1898 to 1929, regarding personal reminiscences, family history, Owen County, politics, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War.
Dates
- 1898-1929
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
David Isaac McCormick was born on March 4, 1849 in Spencer, Owen County, Indiana where he spent his youth. Over his lifetime, he was employed as a stone cutter, factory worker, and mechanic and served in the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War. McCormick became a member of the Indiana Battle Flag Commission in 1909 and continued as a commissioner until his death in 1937.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a records transfer from the Adjutant General's office, via Indiana State Archives on 1942/03/10.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2014/07/08 by Brittany Kropf. EAD finding aid created 2014/07/08 by Brittany Kropf.
- Title
- David I. McCormick papers
- 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
