George M. Sanders Collection

Collection

Identifier: MC 1136

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Scope and Content Note

Typed transcript of a 1905 reminiscence of Civil War experiences in Arkansas and elsewhere written by George M. Sanders (1830-1906) and a record book kept by him in the spring of 1865 while he was stationed at Benton Barracks, St. Louis, or at Eastport, Mississippi recording infantry and cavalry equipment issued to Company A. An additional book kept from April 10 to July 12, 1864 records the sick list of men from Company L while the regiment was stationed at Port Hudson, Louisiana.

Dates

1864-1905

Creator

Sanders, George M. (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

George M. Sanders was born in 1830 and joined the 3rd Illinois Cavalry while residing in Staunton, Illinois. Sanders served as a captain in the company and was stationed in Missouri and Mississippi. Sanders passed away in 1906.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

The typed transcript is first in arrangement with the record books coming after.

Acquisition Information

The George M. Sanders Collection were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries in 1991 by Elizabeth Jacks of Las Vegas, Nevada.