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Summary

Creator

Abstract

This collection consists of handwritten letters and typescript transcriptions documenting the American Civil War experience of Sergeant Albion Dennis Brooks who served in the 8th Connecticut Infantry Regiment. The collection also contains an antebellum school notebook containing handwritten arithmetic, lyrics to a song celebrating people in crafts and trade (cabinetmakers, shipbuilders, hatters, textile and metal workers), and the haunting ballad by Robert Southey, "Mary, the maid of the inn" is also included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1822-1879

Extent

0.87 Linear Feet (1 container)

Background

Biographical / Historical

Albion Dennis Brooks served in the 8th Connecticut Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of handwritten letters, diary pages and typescript transcriptions documenting the American Civil War experience of Sergeant Albion Dennis Brooks who served in the 8th Connecticut Infantry Regiment. Letters to his sister and Kingman family members comprise the bulk of the collection.

Also included are: a certificate appointing Brooks to First Sergeant; a photograph of an American Civil War soldier; and an antebellum school notebook containing handwritten arithmetic, lyrics to a song celebrating people in crafts and trade (cabinetmakers, shipbuilders, hatters, textile and metal workers), and the haunting ballad by Robert Southey, "Mary, the maid of the inn."

Arrangement

All personal correspondence and writings arranged chronologically. Transcriptions are maintained in the original order of the donor and include diary accounts, personal correspondence and a report not otherwise part of the collection.

Physical Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Penn State University Libraries catalog via the link above. Archival collections may be housed in offsite storage. For materials stored offsite, please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received as a gift from Edward J. and Nancy L. Thompson in 2014.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.

Subjects

  • Broadsides Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
  • Civil war Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
  • Diaries Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
  • Ghost stories Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
  • Songs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Creator

Using These Materials

Repository Details

Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository

https://libraries.psu.edu/specialcollections
Contact:
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies.

Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Albion Brooks and Kingman family Civil War letters and other materials, 09616, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Albion Brooks and Kingman family Civil War letters and related materials collection
Status
Published
Author
Prepared by Special Collections Library staff.
Date
2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2019: As part of batch updates, Lexy deGraffenreid added date expression, updated the preferred citation and updated finding aid title, July 8, 2019