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Arlyn Austin Katims Civil War Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC00013
Scope and Contents
The Arlyn Austin Katims Civil War Collection focuses upon the Civil War from the Union position. Within the collection are illustrations, currency, and a number of artifacts from the era. Items of special interest include an authentic mourning card from Abraham Lincoln’s funeral and newspapers reporting Lincoln’s death.
In 1995, Dr. Robert B. Katims donated more than 345 books, 337 periodical issues, and 304 artifacts to FAU Special Collections upon the death of his wife, Arlyn Austin...
Dates:
Created: 1861 - 1992; Other: Majority of material found in 1861-1865
Found in:
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Karanetta Lazarus Rockwell Civil War Letters
Collection
Identifier: SPC00011
Scope and Contents
Manila folder contains 3 letters written by Hugh French to his brother and sister discussing the War, Illinois, and their mother's illness and death, and 1 letter written by Samuel Holland to his aunt and uncle discussing Harper's Ferry and troop movements.
Dates:
Created: 1861 - 1862; Other: Date acquired: 07/18/2007
Found in:
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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- Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives X