Sperry-Gathright family : papers, 1846-1964.

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Sperry-Gathright family : papers, 1846-1964.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46478385

Collection includes Sperry papers containing family correspondence; three diaries, 1863, 1867, and 1876, of Union soldier and Louisville businessman David B. Sperry regarding the Civil War, business, and travel; and genealogical data. Papers of the Gathright family contain James Austin's Mexican War letters; a 20 June 1864 letter from William Gathright describing fighting around Marietta, Ga.; family correspondence; and genealogical data.

0.66 cubic ft.

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