Stewart Bruce Terry papers, 1831 - 1916

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Terry, Stewart B. (Stewart Bruce), 1843-1924. Stewart Bruce Terry papers, 1831 - 1916

Stewart Bruce Terry papers, 1831 - 1916

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/741359908

The collection includes one volume with genealogical information about the Terry family, copies of correspondence from family members to Terry and from Terry to other family members, and a revised copy of a journal kept during the Civil War. It also includes "A Prisoner of War," a handwritten manuscript by Terry regarding his experiences in Cahaba Prison; Terry's diaries kept during the Civil War; other genealogical information collected by Terry, for the Bruce and Bennett families and going back to the 18th century; receipts and other financial information; original copies of correspondence to and from Terry family members, including Stewart's letters while in Cahaba; land deeds, pension documents, and other official records; and other similar materials. Some of the letters and documents belonged to or came from Terry's father Sherman Terry, including letters from John Terry and Lewis Terry.

1 cubic foot (2 boxes).

Kansas State Historical Society