A Guide to the James McGinley Campbell Diary, 1863-1864
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Campbell, James McGinley | |
| Title: | Campbell, James McGinley, Diary | |
| Dates: | 1863-1864 | |
| Abstract: | A transcript composes the James McGinley Campbell Diary, 1863-1864, documenting Campbell’s experiences in Company A of the 118th Illinois Volunteer Infantry of the United States Army during the Civil War. | |
| Accession No.: | 63-079 | |
| Extent: | 1 item | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
A native of Fountain Green, Illinois, James McGinley Campbell (b. 1843) enlisted in Company A of the 118th Illinois Volunteer Infantry of the United States Army during the Civil War.
Scope and Contents
A transcript composes the James McGinley Campbell Diary, 1863-1864, documenting Campbell’s experiences in Company A of the 118th Illinois Volunteer Infantry of the United States Army during the Civil War. The diary describes marching and travel by boat throughout Arkansas and Louisiana, weather conditions, and life within camp.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Campbell, James McGinley -- Archives. | ||
| Subjects (Organizations) | ||
| United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 118th (1861-1865). Company A. | ||
| Places | ||
| Arkansas -- Description and travel -- 19th century. | ||
| Louisiana -- Description and travel -- 19th century. | ||
| United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
James McGinley Campbell Diary, 1863-1864, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s "History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light" project, 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers
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| 2K262 | Transcript of diary, 1863-1864 | ||||||||||||