Manuscripts

Ephemera (1866-1871)

Description: This collection primarily contains memoirs written by Lionel Allen Sheldon about men he knew, specifically generals and politicians during the Civil War period. Some of these memoirs are part of his larger work, Reminiscence of Men and Events, which appear to be unpublished. There are a few pieces of correspondence and ephemera following the manuscripts. The collection is arranged in the following order: Box 1: Manuscripts (arranged alphabetically) and 2: Manuscripts, Correspondence, and Ephemera (arranged alphabetically).
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1854-1903.
Call number: mssHM 80196-80226
Creator: Sheldon, Lionel A (1831-1917)(Opens in new tab)

Manuscripts (cont.), Correspondence, and Ephemera

Manuscripts

This collection primarily contains memoirs written by Lionel Allen Sheldon about men he knew, specifically generals and politicians during the Civil War period. Some of these memoirs are part of his larger work, Reminiscence of Men and Events, which appear to be unpublished. There are a few pieces of correspondence and ephemera following the manuscripts. The collection is arranged in the following order: Box 1: Manuscripts (arranged alphabetically) and 2: Manuscripts, Correspondence, and Ephemera (arranged alphabetically).

mssHM 80196-80226

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Manuscripts

mssHM 80196-80226

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Sheldon, Lionel A. (Lionel Allen), 1831-1917 1 letter to "Gentlemen," A.L.S. (typewritten: 29 p.), [approx. 1885]

Manuscripts

HM 80226.

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Sheldon, Lionel A. (Lionel Allen), 1831-1917. Blaine, Conkling and Garfield: [manuscript], carbon copy (typewritten: 108 p.), [undated]. Included: Duplicate (page 1 missing)

Manuscripts

HM 80196.

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Lionel Allen Sheldon Collection

Manuscripts

This collection primarily contains memoirs written by United States Congressman and Civil War officer Lionel Allen Sheldon (1828-1917) about men he knew, specifically generals and politicians during the Civil War period. Some of these memoirs are part of his larger work Reminiscence of Men and Events, which appear to be unpublished. There are a few pieces of correspondence and ephemera following the manuscripts. Note: Autograph corrections appear throughout the collection, possibly done by Lionel A. Sheldon.

mssHM 80196-80226

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Sheldon, Lionel A. (Lionel Allen), 1831-1917. Reminiscence of Men and Events: Introduction and Part Second: [manuscript], carbon copy (typewritten: 233 p.), [undated]

Manuscripts

HM 80219A.

Ephemera (1866-1871)

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Manuscripts (cont.), Correspondence, and Ephemera

Manuscripts

Sheldon, Lionel A. (Lionel Allen), 1831-1917 1 letter to "Gentlemen," A.L.S. (typewritten: 29 p.), [approx. 1885]

Sheldon, Lionel A. (Lionel Allen), 1831-1917. Blaine, Conkling and Garfield: [manuscript], carbon copy (typewritten: 108 p.), [undated]. Included: Duplicate (page 1 missing)

Lionel Allen Sheldon Collection

Sheldon, Lionel A. (Lionel Allen), 1831-1917. Reminiscence of Men and Events: Introduction and Part Second: [manuscript], carbon copy (typewritten: 233 p.), [undated]