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Van Buren Christy Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MS-235
Abstract

Van Buren Cristy served in an Iowa regiment during the Civil War, then lived in Montgomery County, Ohio where he was a minister. The diaries give an account of his time in the service, and a day to day account of his activities preparing sermons, making his rounds, gardening, and reading. From June 1923 until 1926, the diary entries are made by Cristy's daughter and chronicle Cristy's failing health and death as well as the final years and death of his wife, Susan.

Dates: 1864-1926

Benjamin F. Cryder Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-105
Abstract

Benjamin Cryder was the grandfather of Frederick White, one of Wright State University's early founders. His papers include survey maps of Ross County, Civil War bounty reenlistment records, correspondence, and essays on a variety of political and humorous subjects.

Dates: 1816-1888

Leonard Hill Local History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-28
Abstract The local history collection of Leonard Hill includes a variety of 19th century events and topics related to Piqua area history. Included are an early 19th century farmer's diary by John B. Miller, a Miami and Erie Canal log book by foreman James R. Spencer, and an 1862 Union soldier's diary recounting two months following the battle at Richmond, Kentucky in which he had been captured, paroled and returned to Union custody, north of Columbus, Ohio. In addition, various clippings and magazine...
Dates: 1836-1971; Majority of material found within 1950-1970

Hiram Ketcham Civil War Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MS-392
Abstract The collection consists of an original Civil War pocket diary written by Hiram Ketcham of Buchanan, Ohio, and a typed transcript. The diary begins with Ketcham reporting for duty at Circleville in the 12th District of Ohio after being drafted into U.S. Service on September 27, 1864. Ketcham was assigned to Company G of the 67th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry (O.V.I.). He wrote of his travels to the battleground, camp life and news, troop movement, fighting at Fort Gregg near...
Dates: Nov 13, 1864 - June 30, 1865

Erasmus Jones and Lavina Hatfield Kitchen Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-387
Abstract

The Erasmus Jones and Lavina Hatfield Kitchen Collection contains materials relating to the family history of the Abraham Kitchen I and James Hatfield I families, their homesteads, and their descendents in Green Township, Clark County, Ohio, spanning the period from the 1830s up to 1972. Also included in the collection are materials from members of both families whom moved outside of the state of Ohio during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Dates: 1834-1972; Majority of material found within 1887-1907

Oscar D. Ladley Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-138
Abstract

Oscar D. Ladley was a career army officer who fought in the Civil War with Company G, 75th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was later assigned to Fort Sully in the Dakota Territories. His papers consist primarily of letters written to his mother and sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio, telling of his Civil Was experiences, and later, his life as a frontier army officer. Also included are some Civil War military records.

Dates: 1857-1880

Oliver Protsman American Civil War Diary (SC-42)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-42
Scope and Contents An original diary providing excellent insights on the early years of the Civil War. Also included in a family history and a complete transcription of the diary.Protsman’s original diary is the main item in this collection. Also, there is a Protsman family history and a complete transcription of Protsman’s diary. It provides excellent insight on the early days of the American Civil War.*Note: In the Diary Oliver spells his last name with an s but in the family...
Dates: 1862-1863; 1942

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-5
Abstract

Papers include a diary and letters which recount the personal experiences of Civil War Private Overholser who served with General Sherman on his March to the Sea. Overholser enlisted with Company D, 81st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The collection is available online at http://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms5/ .

Dates: 1861-1869; Majority of material found within 1861-1865

Patterson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-236
Abstract A collection of correspondence, family histories, photographs, business records, and scrapbooks from two local pioneer families who played an important part in the early development of the Miami Valley: the Pattersons of Dayton and the Johnstons of Piqua. The business records cover the period 1785-1879 and relate to the operation of the Patterson Family farm and lumber mill. Some of Col. Robert Patterson's land surveys and quartermaster records are also included. The correspondence consists...
Dates: 1780-1970

Oliver Protsman American Civil War Diary (MFM-15)

 Collection — Reel: 1 (DB Roll 407)
Identifier: MFM-15
Scope and Contents

Microfilm copy of Oliver Protsman's diary providing insights on the early years of the Civil War from 1861-1863. Also included is a family history.

*Note: In the Diary Oliver spells his last name with an s but in the family records it is spelled with a z. It is unclear which one is correct.

Dates: circa 1980

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