Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Alvah Marsh Papers
c.00110
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Marsh, Alvah
- Title
- Alvah Marsh papers
- ID
- c.00110
- Date [inclusive]
- 1862-1864
- 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".
Biographical Note
Alvah Marsh served with the 7th Michigan Infantry, primarily in Virginia. He was wounded in November 1863, and spent the following months as a patient and later as a nurse in Virginia army hospitals, where he also caught smallpox.
Marsh apparently received a medical discharge in 1864.
His br4other is Benjamin F. Marsh) (also known as Frank) who served in the 8th Michigan Infantry.
Scope and Contents note
This collection consists of Civil War letters written by Alvah Marsh to family and friends. The letters refer frequently to Marsh's brother Frank and to his stepbrothers Edwin and Augustus Holmes (see collections c.108 and c.109). These letters have been transcribed, scanned and placed online at http://civilwar.archives.msu.edu/collection/7-1C-8/alvahmarsh/.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 1965
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
February 2000
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 Mrs. Charles Jacobs, 1961-01-23. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Related Materials
Related Archival Materials
See Also: c.00108 (Augustus Holmes Papers), c.00109 (Edwin Holmes Papers) and c.00110 (Marsh Family Papers).
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 19th century.
- United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 7th (1861-1865).
Geographic Name(s)
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care
Personal Name(s)
- Holmes, Augustus
- Holmes, Edwin
- Marsh, Frank
Collection Inventory
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Letters 1862-1864 |
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