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James A. Henderson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0662
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Scope and Contents

The collection contains the typescript of a paper entitled "The Private Scribblings of Jas. A. Henderson, Co. C. 12th Iowa V. V. Infantry, Centre, Ala. - Dec. 1, 1865." Henderson was apparently attached to the Assistant Provost Marshal's office in Centre, Alabama, after the Civil War. The first four pages begin as a simple diary but changes into an unfinished short story of patriotism, heroism, jealousy, and love, that takes place during the war and where the young protagonist was set upon by all possible ills and troubles in his quest to win the hand of the girl he loves.

Dates

  • Creation: 1865-12-1 - 1865-12-4

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Biographical / Historical

James A. Henderson was from Iowa and served in the Twelveth Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet (1 item; 22 pages, typescript)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Writings of James A. Henderson of the Twelveth Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment while stationed at Centre, Alabama, in December 1865.

General

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Processing Information

Processed by S. M. Braden, 2009; updated by Martha Bace, 2013

Title
Guide to James A. Henderson papers
Status
Completed
Date
December 2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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