Herman Haupt papers 1800-1984

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Herman Haupt papers 1800-1984

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ms.0269

The papers consist of Herman Haupt's business and personal correspondence, financial and legal papers, and writings, which were collected by Herman Haupt Chapman during his research on his grandfather's life. In addition, the papers include the manuscript of Chapman's unpublished biography, as well as transcripts of documents, photographs, additional family correspondence, diaries, and other family papers, and Chapman's own correspondence files which relate to his research and biographical writings. The papers highlight Haupt's career as a civil engineer, particularly his work on the Hoosac Tunnel and his subsequent legal contests with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and his service to the Union during the Civil War.

10 linear feet (23 boxes)

eng,

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6350405

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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