George North Carruthers papers, 1863-1969.

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George North Carruthers papers, 1863-1969.

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Journal (1864-1866) kept by Carruthers as chaplain of the 51st Regt., U.S. Colored Infantry; includes an "Historic Record" of members of the regiment, copies of monthly chaplain's reports to the adjutant general, and Carruthers' diary. Also includes manuscript of a speech he delivered at Oberlin College relating to the experiences of black soldiers and their families in the South during the Civil War, and a 1969 article by Walter Teller relating to Thomas Wentworth Higginson. Typed transcripts of parts of the journal and the speech are included.

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