Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Davis Family Papers
c.00050
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Davis family
- Creator - Transcriber
- Nanzig, Thomas P.
- Title
- Davis family papers
- ID
- c.00050
- Date [inclusive]
- 1862-1865
- Extent
- 0.25 Cubic feet , 11 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
Thomas (T. J.) Davis met Lucinda Mary Spaulding in Wisconsin in 1858 and they were married there in October 1861. A month later he enlisted in the army. Except for a twenty-day furlough in February 1862, they were separated until the end of the Civil War in 1865. In these years Davis served in the 18th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers; and in the Pioneer Corps, 3rd Division, Army of Tennessee. He was stationed in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Scope and Contents note
The Davis family papers consist primarily of the collection of over 180 letters written by Thomas (T. J.) to his wife, Lucinda, during the Civil War. Also included are Lucinda Davis' reminiscences and an obituary prepared when she died.
The collection also includes transcriptions of the letters done by Thomas Nanzig.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections November 1965
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
Added electronic transcriptions. July 2013
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gifts of Mrs. George Amman and Betty Payne. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Transcriptions by Thomas Nanzig.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 19th century.
- United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 18th (1861-1865).
Genre(s)
- Letters (correspondence)
Geographic Name(s)
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Personal Name(s)
- Davis, Lucinda Mary Spaulding
- Davis, Thomas J.
Collection Inventory
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January-June 1862 |
1 | |||
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July-December 1862 |
2 | |||
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January-April 1863 |
3 | |||
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May-August 1863 |
4 | |||
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September-December 1863 |
5 | |||
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January-April 1864 |
6 | |||
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May-July 1864 |
7 | |||
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August-December 1864 |
8 | |||
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January-February 1865 |
9 | |||
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March-July 1865 |
10 | |||
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Biographical Items 1915 |
11 | |||
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Envelopes |
12 | |||
Electronic Resources |
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Transcriptions |
A.2011.0009-9531 | |||
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