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Wales family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Wales

Scope and Content of the Collection

Collection of letters of the family of HGO (Harrison Grey Otis) Wales (1812-1889), born in Newton, Massachusetts, who settled in Knox County, Illinois and enlisted in the Union Army along with three of his sons at the beginning of the Civil War.

Dates

  • Creation: 1836-1873

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Ownership and Literary Rights

The Wales family papers are the physical property of the Newberry Library. Copyright may belong to the authors or their legal heirs or assigns. For permission to publish or reproduce any materials from this collection, contact the Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections at reference@newberry.org.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Abstract

Collection of letters of the family of HGO (Harrison Grey Otis) Wales (1812-1889), born in Newton, Massachusetts, who settled in Knox County, Illinois and enlisted in the Union Army along with three of his sons at the beginning of the Civil War.

Collection Stack Location

1 41 4

Provenance

Gift, Glenn Charles Selch, 2018.

Title
Wales family papers, 1836-1873
Status
In Progress
Date
©2022.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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