Sylvester Mowry papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2326
Scope and Contents
The Sylvester Mowry papers (1855) contain two letters detailing his experiences in the United States Army, in the year 1855. The collection also contains transcripts of the correspondence, and a short biography of Mowry (1832 or 1833-1871).
Dates
- 1855
Creator
- Mowry, Sylvester, 1830-1871 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
The original letters have been removed and placed in Reserve. This box contains photocopied versions for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
The original letters have been removed and placed in Reserve. This box contains photocopied versions for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Sylvester Mowry papers (1855) contain two letters detailing his experiences in the United States Army, in the year 1855. The collection also contains transcripts of the correspondence, and a short biography of Mowry (1832 or 1833-1871).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Curt Bench in 2007.
Processing Information
Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2007.
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- Correspondence
- Military
- Mowry, Sylvester, 1830-1871 -- Archives
- United States. Army -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
Creator
- Mowry, Sylvester, 1830-1871 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Sylvester Mowry papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Elizabeth Rogers.
- Date
- 2007 (last modified: 2020)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu