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Edwin D. Coram correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3098

Scope and Contents

The Edwin D. Coram correspondence (1883-1885) consist of original letters written by Coram during his military service at Fort Wingate, New Mexico. The letters are addressed to his family and discuss his experiences with the weather, the environment, activities at the Fort, along with descriptions of the Hopi and Navajo towns.

One letter in the collection is written by Thomas Y. Yeates and discusses Coram desertion from the military.

Dates

  • 1883-1885

Creator

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.

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 Edwin D. Coram correspondence (1883-1885) consist of original letters written by Coram during his military service at Fort Wingate, New Mexico. The letters are addressed to his family and discuss his experiences with the weather, the environment, activities at the Fort, along with descriptions of the Hopi and Navajo towns.

Arrangement

The letters are arranged by date written.

Processing Information

Title
Edwin D. Coram correspondence
Author
Finding aid written by Betsey Welland.
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The finding aid was written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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