G. B. Surdam Papers
c.00097

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Surdam, G. B., Sergeant, (George B.), 1835-1917
Title
G. B. Surdam papers
ID
c.00097
Date [inclusive]
1861-1862
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
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."

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Biographical Note

George B. Surdam (1835-1917) enlisted on August 20, 1861 at Kalamazoo, Michigan with Company K, 6th Michigan Infantry as Sergeant. He mustered out from Company K, 6th Michigan Artillery Regiment on August 23, 1864 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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Scope and Contents note

This collection consists of Civil War letters written by G. B. Surdam to his sister and brother. A sergeant in the 6th Michigan Infantry, Surdam describes his service in Maryland and Virginia, and the military takeover of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

These letters have been transcribed, scanned and placed online at http://civilwar.archives.msu.edu/collection/7-1C-39/gbsurdam/.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 1965

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Revision Description

 corrected last name June 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

Gift of Caryl Prindle, 1959-09-11. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 6th (1861-1863).

Genre(s)

  • Letters (correspondence)

Geographic Name(s)

  • Baton Rouge (La.) -- History -- Siege, 1862
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

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Collection Inventory

Folder

Letters 1861-1862 

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