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Papers, 1839-1952
Author
Devendorf family.
Pages:
4
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Papers, 1839-1952
Devendorf family.
Control Number:
(OCoLC)122415640
Local call number:
SC12608
Author:
Devendorf family.
Title:
Papers, 1839-1952.
Quantity:
4 boxes (1.25 cubic ft.)
Historical/biog note:
The Devendorf and allied Wood families documented in this series of papers resided primarily in the upper Mohawk Valley region of New York State, particularly in Herkimer and Otsego counties.
Review:
The papers of the Devendorf and allied Wood families consist chiefly of correspondence that document not only the social life and customs of common people, but also historical trends and events in American history such as the westward movement and the Civil War. The Civil War is documented in many detailed letters written by Albert C. and La Motte K. Devendorf while serving in the 3rd New York Artillary Regiment. The westward movement from upstate New York, particularly the Mohawk Valley, to Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, and California is documented in many letters written by members of both the Devendorf and Wood families. Often the writers extol the virtues of their new home in attempts to entice others to join them.
Abstract:
In addition to letters, the papers include notes and clippings related to the genealogy of the Devendorf and Wood families; deeds of Devendorf family lands situated in Herkimer and Otsego counties of New York State; Wood family estate papers; and diplomas, reports, and ephemera relating to student life at Fairfield Academy and Union College.
Finding aids:
Unpublished guide available in repository and online: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc12608.htm
Preferred citation:
Devendorf Family Papers, 1839-1952.
Corporate subject:
United States. Army. New York Light Artillery Regiment, 3rd (1861-1865)
Geographic terms:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Geographic terms:
New York (State)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Geographic terms:
Herkimer County (N.Y.)--History Sources.
Geographic terms:
Otsego County (N.Y.)--History Sources.
Geographic terms:
Fairfield (N.Y. : Town)--History Sources.
Geographic terms:
Mohawk River Valley (N.Y.)--History Sources.
Form/genre terms:
Correspondence. ftamc
Personal author:
Devendorf, Albert c. 1840-1925.
Personal author:
Devendorf, Lamotte k. !843-1917.
Personal author:
Wood family
Personal author:
Wood, Mary Ann, b. 1794.
Electronic access:
Finding aid: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc12608.htm
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