George Welch collection
Collection — Folder: S2684
Identifier: S2684
Scope and Contents
The collection includes two letters sent by Welch to Jane Moulton of Cicero, New York in 1861 and 1862 from campsin Virginia and Tennessee. Welch describes saving a wounded man, daily life in camp, and the Fourth of July commemoration in 1862 in camp. Also included are envelopes and a newsclipping.
Dates
- 1861-1862
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
George Welch mustered into the 15th Indiana Infantry, Company H, from Jasper County on June 14, 1861. He was appointed First Sergeant by the time he was transferred to the 17th Indiana Infantry, Company F in 1864. He mustered out on August 8, 1965 at the rank of Sergeant Major.
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 donation from H. Welch Winona on 1981/08/24.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/07/15 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2016/07/15 by Lauren Patton.
- Title
- George Welch collection
- 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
