Pearman, John W. papers, 1863-1881.

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Pearman, John W. papers, 1863-1881.

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Papers of Civil War veteran. Consists mainly of his compilation, the "Iowa Roll of Honor", a list of Iowa Civil War dead--including those who served with non-Iowa units. Created from U.S. War Department records, Iowa Adjutant General's office records, Grand Army of the Republic records, and information from hospitals, undertakers and other sources. Includes information on orphans in Soldiers Orphan Homes in Davenport, Cedar Falls and Glenwood. Also lists national cemeteries and other cemeteries where Iowan Civil War dead are buried. The "Iowa Honor Roll" was part of the massive "Honor Roll" of Union dead created by the Quartermaster General's Office after the war. Also contains Pearman's papers related to the creation of the list.

0.4 linear ft. (1 archives box)

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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