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MS 67-111: Frank L. Vogel Collection
Diary of John Vogel
Typed notes from the diary of John Vogel. In this diary, he recounts his immigration to America, participating in the Civil War, and his lumbering and land purchasing career.
American Civil War; John Vogel; Vogel, John; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; wound; immigration; lumber;
Civil War Manuscripts

Ernst Floeter Transcript
Interview with Ernst Floeter, a former German soldier who served as an American prisoner of war during World War II.
Oral History; World War II; prisoners; German
Oral Histories

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1864-03-28 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated March 28, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his discharge and rejoining his regiment.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Cincinnati (Ohio); discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1864-10-20 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated October 20, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his belongings and family news.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Columbia (S.C.); Richland County Jail; Richland County (S.C.); Union Prisoners of War;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-11-22 Letter from Susannah Ewing
Letter from Susannah Ewing to D.C. Cherington dated November 22, 1864. In this letter, she discusses family news.
American Civil War; Cherington, Dewitt Clinton; Dewitt Clinton Cherington; Ewing, Susannah (Radabaugh); Susannah (Radabaugh) Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-07-30 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated July 30, 1863. In this letter, he relates his travels as a paroled soldier from Memphis (Tenn.) to a camp in Ohio. He also expresses his desire for a furlough in order to visit Michigan.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Memphis (Tenn.); Cairo (Ill.); Mattoon (Ill.); Terre-Haute (Ind.); Dayton (Ohio);...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-01-12 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and the Battle of Arkansas River.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Arkansas River (Ark.); Battle of Arkansas Post; Fort Hindman (Ark.); Churchill,...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-05-24 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated May 24, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Grand Gulf and describes his experience in Battle of Thompson's Hill during which he was wounded in the left arm. He also talks about...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Battle of Grand Bulf; Battle of Thompson's Hill; regimental history; battlefield;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-29 Letter from Lydia Hank
Letter from Lydia Hank to Mack Ewing dated January 29, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Alvin Hank and the difficulty of sending and receiving mail from behind Confederate lines. Included is a drawing by her son, Gardner Hank.
American Civil War; Lydia (Abbott) Hank; Hank, Lydia (Abbott); Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Gardner Hank; Hank, Gardner; Hank, Alvin; Alvin Hank;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-12-11 Letter from Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated December 11, 1861. In this letter, he discusses family news and community news.
American Civil War; Abbott, Ambrose; Ambrose Abbott; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin;
Civil War Manuscripts

67N 33W - Survey Map of Islands, Houghton Township, Isle Royale County
A survey map of part of Houghton Township and several surrounding islands in Isle Royale County, Michigan, measured between 1847 and 1934.
GLO Plat Maps

66N 34W - Survey Map of Houghton Township, Isle Royale County
A survey map of part of Houghton Township and several surrounding islands in Isle Royale County, Michigan, measured between 1847 and 1917.
GLO Plat Maps

40N 03W - Survey Map of Moran Township, Mackinac County
Three survey maps of the southeastern section of Moran Township, including Round Island and Green Island, in Mackinac County, Michigan, measured between 1840 and 1942.
GLO Plat Maps

Twenty-Fifth Michigan Infantry (Regimental) Battle Flag
Mustered into service near Kalamazoo in September 1862, the regiment was recruited throughout the southwestern part of the state, including Holland, Niles and Marshall. Its soldiers saw much of their action in Georgia.
American Civil War; battle flags; Twenty-Fifth Michigan Infantry; 25th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Twenty-Fifth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
Mustered into service near Kalamazoo in September 1862, the regiment was recruited throughout the southwestern part of the state, including Holland, Niles and Marshall. Its soldiers saw much of their action in Georgia.
American Civil War; battle flags; Twenty-Fifth Michigan Infantry; 25th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Fifth Michigan Infantry Battle Flag
The Fifth Michigan was organized in Detroit and received its first colors in September 1861. The regiment fought in many battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, earning the name the "Fighting Fifth."
American Civil War; battle flags; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Fifth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
The Fifth Michigan was organized in Detroit and received its first colors in September 1861. The regiment fought in many battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, earning the name the "Fighting Fifth."
American Civil War; battle flags; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Fifth Michigan Infantry (Guidon) Battle Flag
The Fifth Michigan was organized in Detroit and received its first colors in September 1861. The regiment fought in many battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, earning the name the "Fighting Fifth."
American Civil War; battle flags; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Fifth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
The Fifth Michigan was organized in Detroit and received its first colors in September 1861. The regiment fought in many battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, earning the name the "Fighting Fifth."
American Civil War; battle flags; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Fifth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
The Fifth Michigan was organized in Detroit and received its first colors in September 1861. The regiment fought in many battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, earning the name the "Fighting Fifth." The regiment...
American Civil War; battle flags; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

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