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James Allen Kirkpatrick Diary
Collection
Identifier: A-0085
Scope and Contents
Typescript of the diary (actually reminiscences) of the Nacogdoches native's experiences in the Civil War and later as a sheep rancher in Laredo, Texas (1841-1908). Genealogical data on the Kirkpatrick family is also included.
Dates:
1908
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
John C. Birdwell Letters
Collection
Identifier: A-0116
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of typescript copies of Civil War letters between John C. Birdwell and wife Adaline Birdwell. A farmer, John Birdwell included instructions for running the farm in his absence. Her letters report the progress of crops and livestock. Both recount their hardships during the war as well as news of family and friends. John C. Birdwell describes Confederate camp conditions depicting disease epidemics, food, music, gambling, funerals, weather, and ragged condition of the...
Dates:
1862; Event: Donated in 1960
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
Lelia Berryman Crain Collection
Collection
Identifier: A-0276
Dates:
1860-1924; Event: Donated 10/4/2011; Event: Addendum donated 2/19/2020
Found in:
East Texas Research Center