David W. James diary, 1863-1864 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: David W. James diary, 1863-1864

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection M-1100

Primary Creator: James, David W.

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Collection consists of pocket journal and xeroxed supporting documents in one folder.

Date Acquired: 00/00/2000

Subjects: James, David W., Louisiana -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865., New Orleans (La.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865., Red River Expedition, 1864., Teche, Bayou (La.) -- History., United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Diaries., United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 56th (1861-1866)

Forms of Material: Diaries.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Diary covering David W. James' service in the 56th Ohio Infantry from 1863 August 24 to 1864 May 26. The 56th Ohio participated in the Teche Campaign and the Red River Campaign. The collection includes entries from Camp Carrollton, Berwick Bay, Bayou Teche, Opelousas, Vermillionville, New Iberia, Camp Algiers, Madisonville, Franklin, Alexandria, Natchitoches, Mansfield, and New Orleans. The collection also includes photocopied supporting documents.

Biographical Note

David W. James was twenty-five years old at the time he enlisted into the Union Army during the Civil War. He served in the 56th Ohio Infantry from 1863 August 24 to 1864 May 26. The 56th Ohio participated in the Teche Campaign and the Red River Campaign. During his time in the Army, he visited the following locations: Camp Carrollton, Berwick Bay, Bayou Teche, Opelousas, Vermillionville, New Iberia, Camp Algiers, Madisonville, Franklin, Alexandria, Natchitoches, Mansfield, and New Orleans.

Subject/Index Terms

James, David W.
Louisiana -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Red River Expedition, 1864.
Teche, Bayou (La.) -- History.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Diaries.
United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 56th (1861-1866)

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

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: David W. James diary, Manuscripts Collection M-1100, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection processed by Lee Miller in 2003.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011.

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Folder 1: David W. James diary, 1863 August 24-1864 May 26: Small, 3" x 4.5" journal. Collection also includes photocopied supporting documents.

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