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Henry Stewart Dean papers, 1862-1916

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Summary

Creator:
Dean, Henry Stewart, 1830-1915
Extent:
1 folder
2 volumes
1 oversize folder
Language:
English
Call Number:
851135 AA Vault
Authors:
Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection includes two diaries, for 1864 and 1865. In the 1864 diary, Dean tells of directing and supervising men in erecting and operating sawmills and building storehouses, hospitals, bridges, etc. around Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga. He also writes of the move from there to the siege of Atlanta and the occupation of Atlanta; of deserters, prisoners, destruction of railroads, regimental inspections, and camp life in general; and of the return march to Chattanooga in six and one-half days. The 1865 diary (Jan.-June), kept while he was in Chattanooga, tells about the weather, building barracks, duties, social activities, the surrender of Lee, death of Lincoln, and mustering out. Also includes miscellaneous citations, commissions, legal documents relating to his military service and his work as regent, and a statement (notarized by Dean) of Victor C. Vaughan pertaining to the Douglas-Rose dispute, 1878.

Biographical / Historical:

Originally from Green Oak, Mich., Dean was a resident of Ann Arbor, Mich., who rose from second lieutenant (1862) to lieutenant colonel (1864) in the 22nd Michigan Infantry during the Civil War. He was later a Regent of University of Michigan.

Acquisition Information:
Donor: 3709, 3952
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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The collection is open without restriction. Due to the fragile nature of original items, researchers must use the microfilm or digitized copies.

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Copyright status is unknown. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], [URL], Henry Stewart Dean papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.

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Collection

Henry Stewart Dean papers, 1862-1916
Call Number 851135 AA Vault
Total components 6
Items available online Online 5
Last indexed 2023-08-08