Ulysses Sherman Grant Papers, 1897-1958.

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Ulysses Sherman Grant Papers, 1897-1958.

The papers include biographical material, correspondence, publications, autographs and field course notes. The biographical material includes a number of obituaries, clippings, and articles. The bulk of the correspondence, which is arranged chronologically by day, is from Ulysses to Avis Winchell Grant before and after their marriage. Of special interest are Grant's long and detailed letters (1905) describing his investigations of glaciers and mineral resources in Alaska. Also of interest are letters concerning the Geological Survey in Alaska.

2 cu. ft. (6 boxes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 6688320

Northwestern University

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Grant, U. S. (Ulysses Sherman), 1867-1932

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Assistant state geologist, Minnesota, 1873-1899; Professor of Geology, Northwestern University, 1899-1932. From the description of Ulysses Sherman Grant Papers, 1897-1958. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122356943 Ulysses Sherman Grant was born in Moline, Illinois, on February 14, 1867, the son of Lewis Addison Grant and Mary Helen (Pierce) Grant. His father had served in the Civil War, retired as a major-general, and had been Assistant Secretary of War in the Ad...