T. Michael Parrish papers, 1903-1990 (bulk 1981-1990).

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T. Michael Parrish papers, 1903-1990 (bulk 1981-1990).

Original photographs, cartes-de-visite, and copy photographs depicting Richard Taylor, his tomb, monuments, and portraits of other people, including children. Includes etchings of Zachary Taylor. Microfilm copies of materials in the Huntington Library are included. Contains works by Parrish on Richard Taylor and Fashion Plantation, the Red River Campaign, partial drafts of RICHARD TAYLOR: SOLDIER PRINCE OF DIXIE, research materials on Richard Taylor's career and Civil War campaigns, especially in Louisiana. Research materials are primarily photocopies of original items held by other repositories and of secondary sources. Unprocessed papers related to Confederate Imprints, A Bibliography, including a draft of the bibliography, are included in the collection.

4 linear ft.

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Taylor, Richard, 1826-1879

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Lawyer and Confederate general. From the description of Letter, 1850 Aug. 31. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49324064 Taylor, Richard (27 Jan. 1826-12 Apr. 1879), Louisiana Democratic party leader, and Confederate general, was born at the Taylor family home, "Springfield," near Louisville, Kentucky, the only son of Zachary Taylor, professional army officer and president, and Margaret Mackall Smith... As a delegate from Louisiana to the 186...

Parrish, T. Michael.

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Civil War historian and author. From the description of T. Michael Parrish papers, 1903-1990 (bulk 1981-1990). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 238374214 ...

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

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Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), the twelfth president of the United States. In 1841, he was appointed to the command of the Sourthern Division of the United States. In the spring of 1845, Taylor appointed to command the Army of Occupation stationed in Corpus Christi. In May 1846, Taylor led his army into north Mexico. Following the battle of Monterey, Taylor was ordered to join General Winfield Scott at the siege of Veracruz. Taylor's victory at at the Battle of Buena Vista made him a national hero....