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Reader, Samuel James, 1836-1914. Samuel James Reader papers [microform], 1853-1955 (bulk 1853-1914).

Title: Samuel James Reader papers [microform], 1853-1955 (bulk 1853-1914).

Diaries, approximately 100 letters, 3 v. of autobiography, photographs, and paintings. The diaries begin in 1853 and describe his childhood in La Harpe, Ill. They then tell about his life in territorial Kansas, his reminiscences of Civil War battles, and continue with notations of his daily activities. The diaries end in 1914 when he died. The Autobiographies were written 1901-1908 and include information about his life 1848-1864. The collection also contains accounts of the battles of Indianola and the Big Blue; a roster of the 2nd Regiment, Kansas State Militia, Oct. 22, 1864, and minutes of the Society of the Anniversary of the Battle of the Blue, 1895-1905; a transcript of a letter, May 13, 1955, sent to the Topeka daily capital about Reader's diary; and other family papers. Correspondents include Joseph Smith III; Salmon Brown, son of John Brown; and Jesse Root Grant, son of Ulysses S. Grant.

ArchivalResource: Originals: 2 ft. (4 boxes)Microfilm: 8 reels ; 35 mm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52413256 View

Reader, F. S. (Francis Smith), b. 1842. Francis S. Reader papers, 1804-1924.

Title: Francis S. Reader papers, 1804-1924.

Contains the following types of materials: memoirs, correspondence. Contains information pertaining to the following war: Civil War -- Eastern Theater. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 2nd Virginia Infantry Regiment; 5th West Virginia Cavalry Regiment; Provost Marshal Department (Dept.), 4th Separate Brigade, Dept. of West Virginia. General description of the collection: The Francis S. Reader papers include letter from English immigrant William Reader to his son in England, written 1804-1805, enlisted man's memoir includes genealogical information and life story of Francis Reader, detailed accounts of operations in Shenandoah Valley, capture by confederates, escape and flight to union lines, and life following Civil War up to 1924.

ArchivalResource: 1 box.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49764542 View