John A. Nourse papers, 1862-1922.

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Nourse, John A., 1845-1913. John A. Nourse papers, 1862-1922.

John A. Nourse papers, 1862-1922.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/715364143

Detailed history of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery, 1862-1865, written in diary form (132 p. typescript); scrapbook about the Chicago Board of Trade Battery Association containing letters, clippings, announcements, etc. (ca. 260 items, 1863-1922); pocket diary (1862-1863); 30 letters by John A. Nourse to his family, 1862-1865; 20 photographs; and 2 muster rolls. Materials relate to Nourse's service with the Battery during the Civil War and later activities by veterans. Also includes freemasonry materials, including Master Mason certificate, Cleveland Lodge #211, 1870; Cleveland Lodge historical register, January 16, 1856 to July 31 1900; and 1890 (oversize) membership certificate.

3 oversize folders.

Chicago History Museum