The Admiral John G. Walker collection of family papers. 1865-1907.

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The Admiral John G. Walker collection of family papers. 1865-1907.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/32915790

The collection includes letters from Walker to his wife, Rebecca; Elizabeth P. Grimes (James Grimes' wife), H.W. Pickering, Joseph Henry, and Admiral David Porter. Topics included cover the James W. Grimes estate, Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, the Schley affair, and the Isthmian Canal Commission. Materials on Jesse James, the Younger brothers, and a bank robbery in Minnesota are also included.

4 linear feet.

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

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Isthmian Canal Commission (U.S.)

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Younger brothers.

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Walker, John Grimes, 1835-1907

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Walker was an instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy; secretary, then chairman of the Lighthouse Board; served as Chief of the Navigation Board; was a member of the Nicaragua Canal Commission; and president of the Isthmian Canal Commission. From the description of The Admiral John G. Walker collection of family papers. 1865-1907. (Wichita State University). WorldCat record id: 32915790 John Grimes Walker was an American naval officer who helped lead the siege of Vicksburg duri...

Walker, James A. (James Alexander), 1832-1901

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James, Jesse, 1847-1882

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