Ezra J. Warner papers, 1932-1969 (bulk 1956-1967).

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Ezra J. Warner papers, 1932-1969 (bulk 1956-1967).

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Correspondence, notes, reports, photographs, and other files compiled by Ezra J. Warner while researching his two published reference books on American Civil War leaders: Generals in Gray (Louisiana State University Press, 1959) and Generals in Blue (1964). Files relating to each book are arranged alphabetically by the name of the general and include biographical information, such as birth and death dates and locations, burial location, schools attended, names of relatives, and sometimes notes on Warner's visit to the grave site. Other material includes research files on the Todd family (in-laws of President Lincoln), the West Point military academy class of 1860, photographs for potential use in Generals in Blue; press clippings about the publications, and correspondence with the publisher and with descendants of the generals.

8 linear ft. (20 boxes)

Chicago History Museum

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Chicago History Museum

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