Van Vleet Papers, 1863-1915
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Van Vleet, James
- Abstract:
- This collection contains letters from James Van Vleet to his family during the Civil War and some of his later personal papers.
- Extent:
- .25 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Van Vleet Papers contain letters written by James Van Vleet to his family during the Civil War, 1863-1865, as well as miscellaneous Van Vleet family papers.
- Biographical / historical:
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James F. Van Vleet of Lodi Center, NY, enlisted as a private in Company H of the 107th New York Volunteers at age 24 on August 4, 1862. He was mustered out as a sergeant on June 5, 1865 in Washington, D.C. along with his regiment. After the war, he returned home where he married Lois Ida Terry in 1868. John D.M. Van Vleet, his younger brother, enlisted in the same regiment at age 19. He was wounded in action on May 25, 1864 at Dallas, Georgia and died of his wounds on June 24, 1864 in a hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated by Jennifer Merkle in 2017.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
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