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Bier American Civil War Letters (SC-205)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-205

Scope and Contents

Collection contains photocopies of a ballad and letters relating to the American Civil War, written by Jacob Bier to his wife, Nancy.

Dates

  • Creation: 1860s

Biographical / Historical

Jacob Bier was from Auglaize County, Ohio, and served in the 180th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Division of the 23rd Army Corps. (This information comes from the donor, Holston J. Shiflet, Bier’s great-grandson.)

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The photocopies were donated by Holston J. Shiflet, Bier’s great-grandson.

Existence and Location of Originals

This collection contains ONLY PHOTOCOPIES. The originals are believed to remain in the possession of the donor, Holston J. Shiflet.

donor

Subject

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092