Benjamin Shreve Calef correspondence
MS-80
Collection
Identifier: MS-80
Description
The collection contains correspondence of Benjamin S. Calef while he served in the 9th New York Militia and 1st and 2d U.S. Sharpshooters, and as aide-de-camp to Gen Birney. Correspondents include Amanda Harris, Alexander Shaler and Truman Seymour. Photographs including a tintype of him in uniform, clippings, a sketch of an invention related to a shell, and a typed abstract of his letters are also included.
Dates
- 1861-1898; 1959
Creator
- Calef, Benjamin Shreve, 1835-1897 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
1.0 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Overview
Benjamin S. Calef (1835-1897), Civil War soldier and businessman. The collection contains correspondence while serving in the 9th New York Militia and 1st and 2d U.S. Sharpshooters, and as aide-de-camp to Gen Birney, as well as photographs and clippings.
Creator
- Calef, Benjamin Shreve, 1835-1897 (Person)
Part of the Rauner Special Collections Library Repository