John M. Galbraith papers, 1835-1955 | Louisiana Research Collection

By Deirdre Barr

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Collection Overview

Title: John M. Galbraith papers, 1835-1955

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 449

Primary Creator: Galbraith, John M., d. 1864.

Extent: 1.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection is arranged by subject. It consists of 6 folders and 1 diary, and is 1.5 linear foot.

Date Acquired: 03/28/1977

Subjects: Confederate States of America. Army -- Military life., Galbraith, John M., d. 1864., Galbraith family., Louisiana -- History -- 19th century., Soldiers' writings, American., United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Forms of Material: Correspondence., Diaries.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains the Civil War diary of Lt. John M. Galbraith of the Washington Artillery, family correspondence, newspaper clippings and other items. The diary describes camp life, meetings with relatives, and includes a roster of soldiers. Galbraith was wounded at the Battle of Drewry's Bluff on May 16, 1864, and died on September 19, 1864.

Biographical Note

Second Lieutenant John M. Galbraith, of the First Louisiana Battalion Washington Artillery of the Army of the Confederate States, was wounded at the Battle of Drewry's Bluff, Va., on May 16, 1864, and died on Sept. 19, 1864. His handwritten, bound daily diary was written beginning Aug. 1863, through Apr. 1864.

Subject/Index Terms

Confederate States of America. Army -- Military life.
Galbraith, John M., d. 1864.
Galbraith family.
Louisiana -- History -- 19th century.
Soldiers' writings, American.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Alternate Extent Statement: 1.5 linear foot

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Preferred Citation: John M. Galbraith papers, Manuscripts Collection 449, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Finding Aid Revision History: Updated finding aid with subject headings and other minor changes, 6/15/2012.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 710824280

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Folder:

[Folder 1: Correspondence and legal papers, 1835-1860],
[Folder 2: Correspondence, 1861-1865],
[Folder 3: Correspondence, 1867],
[Folder 4: Poems, songs, and essays, undated],
[Folder 5: Clippings, 1861-1955],
[Folder 6: Republican Banner extra (Nashville, Tennessee), July 25, 1861],
[Volume 1: Diary of John M. Galbraith, 1863-1864],
[All]

Folder 5: Clippings, 1861-1955

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