James S. Hannum Manuscript
c.00561

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator - Donor
Hannum, James S.
Title
James S. Hannum manuscript
ID
c.00561
Date
2004
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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Scope and Contents note

This collection consists of the manuscript entitled "Michigan Bridget: Discovering the Truth Behind the Legend" by James S. Hannum, M.D. The manuscript is about Bridget Deavers, a camp follower with the First Michigan Cavalry who acted as a field nurse for the troops. The manuscript investigates her origins, the role she played in the war, and what she did after the war. The manuscript primarily focuses on the years 1862 to 1867. Also included in the manuscript is a bibliography. This has been scanned and placed online at http://civilwar.archives.msu.edu/collection/7-1C-47/hannum/.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections March 2003

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

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.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1866).

Genre(s)

  • Manuscripts

Geographic Name(s)

  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women

Personal Name(s)

  • Deavers, Bridget

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Collection Inventory

Folder

"Michigan Bridget: Discovering the truth behind the Legend" 0204-2004 

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