Fred Stanley Goodrich papers, 1863-1918

University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

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Creator:: Goodrich, Fred Stanley, 1836-1919
Abstract:: Alpena, Michigan, resident. Correspondence, including a letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson and a letter describing Goodrich's Civil War experience in the 115th New York Volunteers at the Battle of Morris Island, South Carolina, genealogical material, recipe book, and miscellanea; also photographs.
Extent:: 0.3 linear feet
1 oversize folder
Language:: English
Call Number:: 85170 Aa 2; UAm
Authors:: Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff

Scope and Content:: Fred Stanley Goodrich papers consist of correspondence, including a letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson and a letter describing Goodrich's Civil War experience in the 115th New York Volunteers at the Battle of Morris Island, South Carolina, genealogical material, recipe book, miscellanea and individual and group photographs of Goodrich family members. The collection is noteworthy for a detailed description of the Battle of Morris Island in South Carolina during the summer of 1863.
Biographical / Historical:: Fred S. Goodrich was a civil war soldier with the 115th New York Volunteers who later transferred to the 33rd United States Colored Troops where he served until the end of the war. After the war, he lived in Alpena, Michigan from 1871 to 1882 where sold watches, clocks, and jewelry. In 1882, he moved to De Land, Florida in 1882. He was elected mayor of De Land for five terms. He ran for US Congress as a Republican in 1888 but was defeated. He also lived and worked in the Oklahoma Territory.
Acquisition Information:: The collection was the gift of Marjory H. Drake (donor no. 2940 ).

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Subjects:: Cookery.
Morris Island, Battle of, S.C., 1863 (July 10-September 7)
Formats:: Photographs.
Names:: United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 115th (1862-1865)
Goodrich family.
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911.
Places:: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Fort Wagner (S.C.)
Alpena (Mich.)
Florida.
Oklahoma.

RESTRICTIONS:: The collection is open to research.
USE & PERMISSIONS:: Copyright is held by the Regents of the University of Michigan but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

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