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MS/VMF. Vertical Manuscript Files

 Collection Subgroup Term
Identifier: MS/VMF
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Bergun Huff Brown Collection

 Collection — Box VMF 2, Folder: 02
Identifier: MS-VMF-vmf016
Scope and Contents Photocopies and transcriptions of the letters of Private Bergun H. Brown, August 27, 1861 through February 20, 1865 in the 29th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry.  Bound together under the title, "Bergun H. Brown's Civil War Days," with text by his son, Guy M. Brown (1972).A compilation of original source material including letters, a diary, documents, and historical narratives, the collection presents a vivid picture of a Union soldier's experiences and attitudes throughout...

Benjamin Clapp Diary

 Collection — Box VMF 3, Folder: 9
Identifier: MS-VMF-vmf029
Scope and Contents

Diary of Benjamin Clapp concerning his activities as a merchant in Conton, China and the voyage there. 52 pages, bound in morron cloth. Includes facimile portrait of Clapp.

Katherine Corbitt Collection

 Collection — Box VMF 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: MS-VMF-vmf034
Scope and Contents

A diary by Corbitt and a diary by an unknown person describing their trip on the De Potter's Annual Long Summer Tour.