Wales family papers
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.
Subject
- Wales, Elizabeth Snell, 1822-1867 (Person)
- 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
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
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