Gapen-Moore family papers
Collection
Identifier: L546
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily consists of the correspondence and genealogy of the Gapen, Moore, and Davis families. Topics covered within the collection include family matters, person dealings, business and retail matters, and the U.S. Civil War (Henry C. Gapen – 5th Indiana Cavalry, Charles D. Davis – 9th Indiana Regiment Company K). The collection also contains a pamphlet of the "5th Indiana Cavalry in East Tennessee" by G. H. Russell (1864) with a short biography of Henry Clay Gapen.
Additionally, the collection includes photographs of the Gapen family: Frances J. Davis, Civil War period (1860–1864?), taken in Logansport, Indiana, Frances J. Davis with Great Grandchild (postcard photograph), taken April 12, 1911, Henry Clinton Gapen (photograph), taken ca. 1892, and the Gapen sisters (photograph), taken ca. 1904 or 1905.
Additionally, the collection includes photographs of the Gapen family: Frances J. Davis, Civil War period (1860–1864?), taken in Logansport, Indiana, Frances J. Davis with Great Grandchild (postcard photograph), taken April 12, 1911, Henry Clinton Gapen (photograph), taken ca. 1892, and the Gapen sisters (photograph), taken ca. 1904 or 1905.
Dates
- 1777-1934
Creator
- Gapen family (Family)
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.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 half manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as donations from Mr. Francis Haines on 1964/12/08 and Bancroft Library, University of California Berkley in 1965.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed in 2007 by Alison Smith. EAD finding aid created 2012/03 by Brent Abercrombie. EAD finding aid revised 2024/04/29 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Gapen family (Family)
- Moore family (Family)
- Davis family (Family)
- Title
- Gapen-Moore family papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
