James Hilliard Polk papers, 1859-1864.

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James Hilliard Polk papers, 1859-1864.

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Includes a diary, 22 July 1859-8 January 1860, written while James Hilliard Polk was a student at the University of North Carolina; a journal, 1864, written while he was a prisoner of war at Camp Chase, Ohio; and an ambrotype of Polk as a student at UNC. In the student diary, Polk wrote of fraternity life, school, love, family, and politics. The prisoner of war journal has entries for several dates, including that of his capture; lists of accounts; and Confederate songs, poems, and political commentary. Also included is photocopied secondary material documenting Polk's military career.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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