Israel G. Atkins Papers
c.00228

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Atkins, Israel G.
Title
Israel G. Atkins papers
ID
c.00228
Date [inclusive]
1862-1865
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

Israel G. Atkins of Perry, Michigan, enlisted in the 23rd Michigan Infantry in 1862 at the age of 16.

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Scope and Contents note

This collections consists primarily of his letters home to his parents. Atkins spent much of 1862 and 1863 in army hospitals behind the lines. His letters during this period complain of ill health and ask his parents to help him get a discharge. By 1864 Atkins' letters show him in much better health and becoming reconciled to the army. He was able to join his regiment on active service in the Western campaigns, including the siege of Atlanta. His later letters describe camp and hospital life and ask constantly for news from home.

These letters have been transcribed, scanned and put online at

http://civilwar.archives.msu.edu/collection/7-1C-12/atkins/.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections October 1964

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

Revision Description

  March 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 the Chamberlain Memorial Museum, date unknown. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Chamberlain Memorial Museum.
  • United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 19th century.
  • United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1862-1865).

Genre(s)

  • Letters (correspondence)

Geographic Name(s)

  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care

Subject(s)

  • Atlanta Campaign, 1864

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Collection Inventory

Papers 
Folder

 1862-1863 

 1

 1864-1865 

 2