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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.

Dates

  • 1777-1934

Creator

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

0.3 Cubic Feet (1 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.

Creator

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:
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671