John W. Zemp papers, 1958-1977.

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John W. Zemp papers, 1958-1977.

Papers consist of correspondence, clippings, and genealogical data. Letters and clippings of 1969 to 1970 pertain to an historical marker at Gettysburg (Penn,) commemorating Kershaw's Brigade. Another topic of the material is the Cornwallis House and some other historic properties in Camden (S.C.). Genealogical notes and charts pertain to the South Carolina families of Blakeney, Boykin, Dubose, Kershaw, and Zemp. Miscellaneous items include a copy of an "Autobiography of Mrs. E. A. Zemp, nee Emily Ann Hamlin" which recounts her life growing up in Charleston (S.C.), her observations of plantation life, slaves, and her experiences during the Civil War.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8088018

South Carolina Historical Society

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Zemp, Emily Ann Hamlin.

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Kershaw family.

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Kershaw, Joseph Brevard, 1822-1894

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Army officer and jurist; son of Col. John Kershaw (1765-1829) and Harrietta Du Bose Kershaw; grandson of Joseph Kershaw (ca. 1727-1791); husband of Lucretia Douglas; commanded Palmetto Regt., 1843, in Mexican War; member of: S.C. legislature, 1852-1856, and S.C. Secession Convention, 1860; promoted to Major General, Confederate Army, by 1864; president of S.C. Senate, 1865. From the description of Joseph Brevard Kershaw papers, 1766-1931 (bulk, 1766-1888). (University of South Caroli...

Blakeney family.

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Hamlin family.

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Dubose family.

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Boykin family.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Kershaw's Brigade

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Zemp, John W.

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Zemp family.

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