Henry Harrison Cumings papers, 1817-1882.

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Henry Harrison Cumings papers, 1817-1882.

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Consists of correspondence, supply orders, military records and publications, post-war business records, personal writings, newspaper clippings, speeches, and an autograph book. The collection pertains primarily to Henry Cumings' Civil War experiences, with detailed information referring to the 105th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and the post quartermaster department. Also included is material relating to Oberlin College during the early 1860s, letters from his wife, Lottie Sink Cumings, and personal information pertaining to Henry Cumings, his family and friends. In addition, the collection includes the papers of Henry's grandfather, Benjamin Cumings, and George Densten, a family friend, primarily correspondence.

2 linear ft.

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7530978

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Oberlin College

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Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Oberlin, Ohio. Founded in 1833, it is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college in the United States and the second-oldest continuously operating coeducational institute of higher learning in the world. The Oberlin Conservatory of Music is the oldest continuously operating conservatory in the United States. In 1835, Oberlin became one of the first colleges in the United States to admit African Americans, and in 18...

Cumings family.

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Cumings, Benjamin.

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United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 105th (1862-1865)

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Cumings, Charlotte J. Sink, 1846-1913.

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Cumings, Henry Harrison, 1840-1913.

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Henry Harrison Cumings was born in Illinois. With his family, he moved in 1825 to Unionville, Lake County, Ohio. In 1852, he moved to North Madison, Lake County, Ohio. Cumings attended various schools, including the Madison Seminary and the Grand River Institute at Austinburgh. He later enrolled at Oberlin College, graduating in 1862. He then enlisted in the 105th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, receiving a commission as a 1st Lieutenant of Company D. In 1864, he was promoted to the rank of C...

Densten, George.

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