Philip Burnham Research Papers, 1863-2003
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Philip Burnham
- Abstract:
- This collection contains research material used by Philip Burnham in the writing of his book So Far From Dixie.
- Extent:
- 1 linear foot
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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Philip Burnham Research Papers contains research material used by the donor in the writing of his book So Far From Dixie: Confederates in Yankee Prisons including various Confederate accounts of the Elmira Prison Camp.
- Biographical / historical:
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Philip Burhman’s book So Far From Dixie was published by Taylor Trade Publishing in 2003. It compares the experiences of five men at the Elmira Confederate Prisoner of War Camp: Berry Benson, Anthony Keiley, John King, Marcus Toney, and Frank Wilkeson.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Philip Burnham in 2022.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
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Prisoners of war
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 - Names:
- Elmira Prison Camp
- Places:
- Elmira (N.Y.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org