Sam B. Bedinger Manuscript Collection
Scope and Contents
Typescript of unpublished manuscript by Reverend S. B. (Sam) Bedinger entitled "The Story of Nicholas A. Davis" which consists of materials relating to the life of Nicholas A. Davis. It includes Davis' early background, his years as chaplain in Hood's Brigade and his varied life after returning to Texas from the war which included building churches, serving as a Trinity University Trustee and as president of Rusk Transportation Company.
Dates
- Creation: 1984
- Event: Donated 3/7/1985
Creator
- Bedinger, Sam B (Person)
Language of Materials
The collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Biographical or Historical Information
Rev. Dr. S. B. (Sam) Bedinger was a retired Cumberland Presbyterian minister and was living in New Summerland when he produced the manuscript on Nicolas A Davis.
Extent
0.05 Cubic Feet
Arrangement
This collection consists of one item described in a folder and housed with other collections in a clamshell box.
Subject
- Bedinger, Sam B (Person)
- Davis, Nicholas A., 1824-1894 (Person)
- Confederate States of America. Army. Texas Brigade (Corporate Entity)
- Title
- Guide to the Sam B. Bedinger Manuscript Collection
- Author
- Sally Ann Batchelor
- Date
- 1989
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the East Texas Research Center Repository
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