Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Kendall Family Papers
c.00341
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Kendall family
- Title
- Kendall family papers
- ID
- c.00341
- Date [bulk]
- Bulk, 1857-1868
- Date [inclusive]
- 1857-1962
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 4 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
Daniel B. (born 1849), George H. (born 1846) and John B. Kendall (born circa 1836) all served in the 18th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. This regiment was organized in 1864. They were the sons of Charles Kendall (1806-1876) and spouses Phoebe (died 1840) and Lois (died 1883).
Scope and Contents note
The papers include Civil War letters of John, George, and Daniel Kendall, who served in the 18th New Hampshire Infantry, to their parents in Franconia, New Hampshire, and letters from family friends. Among them is a letter dated June 1, 1863 by William Houston, 24th Michigan Infantry, which describes the situation of Fredericksburg. Also found in the collection is a typescript (1962) giving a brief history of the Houston family.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections October 1967
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
July 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 Shirley Goodrow, date unknown.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 24th (1862-1865).
- United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 18th (1864-1865).
Family Name(s)
- Houston family, (William Houston)
Genre(s)
- Letters (correspondence)
Geographic Name(s)
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Personal Name(s)
- Goodrow, Shirley L., Mrs.
- Houston, William
Subject(s)
- Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862
Collection Inventory
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Papers |
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June 1857-April 1865 |
1 | |||
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April 1865-June 1865 |
2 | |||
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June 1865-May 1868 |
3 | |||
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Houston Family History 1962 |
4 | |||
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Envelopes |
5 | |||