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B. F. Scribner's Private Journal:A Guide
Biographical NoteB. F. Scribner was a soldier in the 2nd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, during the U.S. War with Mexico. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsScribner recorded his Mexican War experiences in three journals, dated July 11, 1846 through May 15, 1847. They were published anonymously "by one who has seen the elephant," in 1847 as Camp Life of a Volunteer. A Campaign in Mexico, or a Glimpse at Life in Camp. The published version contains all three volumes of the journal plus additional entries through July 3, 1847, and is best known for its long account of the Battle of Buena Vista. The text of the journals and the printed version vary in that Scribner excised material that might be considered politically damaging or might damage the reputations of his commanders. Excised material also includes excerpts from letters sent home to his family detailing camp life and his experiences in Mexico. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccessOpen for research. Literary Rights StatementPermission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use by any and all other current or future developed methods or procedures must be obtained in writing from Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library. All rights are reserved and retained regardless of current or future development or laws that may apply to fair use standards. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationProvenanceGift/purchase from Michael Vinson, 2009. CitationB. F. Scribner's Private Journal, 1846-1847, GA51, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library. AcquisitionGift/purchase, 2009. Accessioned as number 2009-43. Processing InformationFinding aid prepared by Brenda McClurkin on August 17, 2011. Return to the Table of Contents Note to the ResearcherCamp Life of a Volunteer. A Campaign in Mexico, or a Glimpse at Life in Camp, is extremely fragile. Please handle with care. Return to the Table of Contents |
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