W. W. H. Davis papers, 1846-1896 (bulk 1846-1864).

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W. W. H. Davis papers, 1846-1896 (bulk 1846-1864).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702127697

The W. W. H. Davis Papers consist of correspondence, writings, journals, diaries, drawings, newspaper clippings, photographs, and memorabilia which document the life and career of W. W. H. Davis. The five scrapbooks chronicle Davis's participation in the Mexican War and Civil War, service in New Mexico, and his interest in Democratic party politics. The correspondence and memorabilia in the scrapbooks are arranged according to major themes. The autobiographical writings series contains essays on the Mexican War, and a memoir of the Mexican War. The personal papers include an extra-illustrated Life of John Davis, journals of trips west to Santa Fe, and a journal kept during the siege of Charleston in 1863-64.

4.5 linear ft. (10 boxes)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8012435

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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