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Letters, Documents, & Other Manuscripts, E. L. Diedrich Collection, 1789-1987 (majority within 1795-1941)
0.25 linear feet
The E. L. Diedrich Collection is a selection of manuscript items compiled by his son Duane Norman Diedrich and dedicated to his memory. The content of these letters, documents, and other manuscripts reflect the life and interests of E. L. "Bud" Diedrich (1904-1988), most prominently subjects pertinent to government, business, and patriotic music. Items include correspondence from early United States politicians, discussing aspects of the developing Federal government and political parties; letters respecting the U.S. Presidency; holograph manuscripts and correspondence respecting patriotic music, such as the Battle Hymn of the Republic; and much more.
The collection is comprised of over 50 letters, documents, manuscript songs, and photographs, and other items. For a comprehensive inventory and details about each item in the collection, please see the box and folder listing below.
. Stephen Hall ALS to George Thacher; Portland, [Maine], 1789 February 20
1 page
. [William Bingham] ADf; [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], [1795?]
3 pages
. [James Latta] ADf to [William] Hamilton; [Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?], [ca. 1796]
6 pages
. W[illiam] North ALS; [New York?], 1798 April 30
3 pages
. William Marshall ALS to Alexander K. Marshall; Richmond, [Virginia], 1800 November 23
3 pages
. H[arrison] G[ray] Otis ALS to Roger Griswold; Boston, [Massachusetts], 1801 April 16
3 pages
. W[illiam] Stedman ALS to Dwight Foster; Lancaster, [Massachusetts], 1802 March 15
4 pages
. Tim[othy] Pitkin, Jr. ALS to ; Washington, [D.C.], 1805 December 21
4 pages