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James S. Fisher papers, 1850-1863

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Summary

Creator:
Fisher, James Samuel, 1826-1913
Extent:
0.3 linear feet (3 volumes and 4 folders)
1 oversize folder
Language:
English
Call Number:
851223 A2 Ac
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Background

Scope and Content:

Eight letters of recommendation for Fisher from fellow officers relating to his Civil War service; correspondents include Melvin Brewer (Sept. 18, 1863), John W. Geary (June 31, 1863), W. D. Mann (Aug. 27, 1863), Angelo Paldi (Oct. 7, 1863), C. H. Town (Oct. 17, 1863), and C. I. Walker (Aug. 13, 1861); also one letter (April 21, 1863) from George C. Gordon of Company I, 24th Michigan Infantry. Collection also includes a typescript of excerpts from Fisher's diary describing a Michigan boat trip from Detroit to Ontonagon via Sault Ste. Marie in 1850, and student days at the University of Michigan in 1860; also diary of an overland trip to California in search of gold and the return trip by sea, with comments on mining; three University of Michigan student notebooks on courses by James V. Campbell, Thomas M. Cooley, and Charles I. Walker; and notes on the James Fisher family by Max Fisher.

Biographical / Historical:

1861 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, served as captain in the 1st Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War.

Acquisition Information:
Donated by Max M. Fisher (donor no. 2607 )
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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RESTRICTIONS:

The collection is open without restriction. Due to the fragile nature of the original materials, researchers may need to consult the microfilm or digitized version.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

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

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, box, James S. Fisher papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. [URL]

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Collection

James S. Fisher papers, 1850-1863
Call Number 851223 A2 Ac
Total components 12
Items available online Online 8
Last indexed 2023-08-08