William L. Brown papers 1862-1865.

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William L. Brown papers 1862-1865.

One bound volume of Civil War letters (1862-1865) from William L. Brown to his father Hiram Brown of St. Joseph (Mich.). William L. Brown was part of the Chicago Mercantile Battery. Many letters are written from Chicago (Ill.), Vicksburg (Miss.), Texas, and areas around Louisiana.

0.5 linear ft. (1 v.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8084642

Chicago History Museum

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Brown, Bill, 1910-

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American William Louis Brown (1910-1964) was a teacher, editor, reporter, ranger, and author of books and short stories for young people. Brown used his experiences in the South Seas, India, and Burma to furnish ideas for adventure stories. Under the name Bill Brown, he wrote four books, including Roaring river, which won the Commonwealth Club of California's silver medal for Best Juvenile Book. With his wife Rosalie Brown, he wrote seven, more humuorous books under the name William L. Brown. ...

Brown, Hiram, -1953

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