Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Karl Merrill Speech
c.00120
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Merrill, Karl
- Title
- Karl Merrill speech
- ID
- c.00120
- Date
- 1897
- 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."
Scope and Contents note
This collection consists of a handwritten speech entitled "A Story of the War, " written by the donor's father for Decoration Day services held in 1897 near Grant, Newaygo County,. Michigan. The speech, a highly patriotic tribute to the valor of the Union soldiers, also compares military strategy and technology before and after the Civil War and comments of the importance of patriotism in America.
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 Karl Merrill, date unknown. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
- Speeches, addresses, etc.
Geographic Name(s)
- Grant (Mich.)
- Newaygo (Mich.)
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject(s)
- Patriotic literature, American
Collection Inventory
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"A Story of the War" speech 1897 |
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