George Alfred Townsend collection 1865–1975 1865–1898

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George Alfred Townsend collection 1865–1975 1865–1898

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The George Alfred Townsend Papers consist of five bound volumes of manuscripts, letters, and published works written by nineteenth century American journalist George Alfred Townsend.

.3 linear feet; (2 boxes)

eng,

University of Delaware Library - Special Collections

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Townsend, George Alfred, 1841-1914

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Townsend was a famous Civil War correspondent who wrote under the pen name "Gath," and who later constructed an elaboraate country estate at Gathland or Gapland at Crampton's Gap in South Mountain northwest of Washington. This was the site of a battle that marked the beginning of the Antietam campaign. In 1896, Townsend built the Army Correspondents' Memorial arch on his property to commemorate the service of Civil War correspondents. The site is now a park. From the description of A...