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Aaron D. Riker Civil War journal

 Collection
Identifier: M341

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Scope and Contents

Aaron D. Riker's Civil War journal (circa 1861-1864) describing his wartime experiences in Virginia and other locales. Riker writes in detail about the course of the war and his feelings about the conflict; he describes skirmishes, battles, and places including Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Harper's Ferry, and Gettysburg. Riker also describes marching on Atlanta with General Sherman and portrays the burning of Atlanta. Supporting materials include a photocopy and partial transcription of the journal, genealogy charts, newspaper clippings about Riker's journal, digital files of all donated materials, and a digital copy of Riker's 1852 journal detailing his trip from Ohio to California during the gold rush (original at Bancroft library).

Dates

  • Creation: 1861-2015
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1861 - 1865

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Aaron Denton Riker (July 19, 1830-July 25, 1914) was born and spent most of his life in Ohio. He served in the 66th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Civil War journal of Aaron Denton Riker (July 19, 1830-July 25, 1914) who served in the 66th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Riker's Civil War journal (circa 1861-1864) describes skirmishes, battles, and places including Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, and Sherman's march on Atlanta.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Craig P. Snapp, 2017.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Aaron D. Riker Civil War Journal
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

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