Susan A. Hart Palmer and Colonel Oliver Hazard Palmer Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4245
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of correspondence between Colonel Palmer and Mrs. Palmer while Mrs. Palmer travelled Europe with her children. Of particular interest are eight letters written by Mrs. Palmer, Helen Mumford, and “Julia” from 1862-1863 during the Civil War. These letters cover topics such as family health, concern for Colonel Palmer, politics, supply delivery, and general gossip. In addition to the family letters, there is also one letter from Gardiner G. Hubbard to Colonel Palmer looking for guidance on the merger of Western Union with the United States Post Office. There are also a few pieces of ephemera, including two poems, two receipts, and pages from an account book.
Dates
- 1860 - 1888
Conditions Governing Access
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Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals without the consent of those individuals may have legal implications, for which the University of Alabama assumes no responsibility.
Biographical / Historical
Susan Augusta Hart Palmer (1824-1890) and Colonel Oliver Hazard Palmer (1814-1884) lived in Rochester and New York City, New York, and had four children: Susan, Alice, Annie, and Oliver. Colonel Palmer fought in the Civil War (1861-1865) and was partially responsible for raising troops in Monroe County, New York. He accepted the role of colonel for the 108th NY Infantry, believing it to be largely symbolic, as he had no military training or prior experience. His regiment fought in the Antietam and Fredericksburg battles. Colonel Palmer was discharged on March 2, 1863, returning to Rochester as the treasurer—later becoming vice president—of the Western Union Telegraph Company.
Extent
.4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Overview
The collection consists primarily of correspondence between Colonel Palmer and Mrs. Palmer while Mrs. Palmer travelled Europe with her children. Of particular interest are eight letters written by Mrs. Palmer, Helen Mumford, and “Julia” from 1862-1863 during the Civil War. Susan Augusta Hart Palmer (1824-1890) and Colonel Oliver Hazard Palmer (1814-1884) lived in Rochester and New York City, New York and had four children: Susan, Alice, Annie, and Oliver. Colonel Palmer fought in the Civil War (1861-1865) and was partially responsible for raising troops in Monroe County, New York.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Susan A. Hart Palmer and Colonel Oliver Hazard Palmer Papers were acquired by The University of Alabama Libraries in 2018.
Processing Information
Processed by Jessica Rayman, November 2018.
- Title
- Guide to the Colonel Oliver Hazard Palmer and Susan Hart Palmer Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jessica Rayman
- Date
- March 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository