John B. Bachelder Papers, 1863-1894
- Title:
- John B. Bachelder Papers, 1863-1894
- Creator:
- Bachelder, John Badger, 1825-1894
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1921.001
- Object ID:
- 1921.001
- Date:
- 1863-1894
- Physical Description:
- 10 boxes and 7 volumes ; 7.26 linear feet
- Level of Description:
- Collection
- Abstract:
- The John B. Bachelder Papers, 1863-1894, consist of Bachelder's research and materials related to his extensive study of the Battle of Gettysburg, including his correspondence, maps, reports, published articles, and photographs.
- Scope and Content:
- The John B. Bachelder Papers consist of copies of official reports by both Confederate and Union officers, a substantial amount of correspondence with battle participants, notes, and miscellaneous material taken from a variety of sources such as memoirs, magazines, and newspapers covering the Battle of Gettysburg. Bachelder collected this information for a history of the Battle of Gettysburg that was never completed. The collection also contains a photograph album of memorials related to the Battle of Gettysburg.
- Arrangement:
- The materials in this collection are organized into the following series: Series 1. Correspondence, 1863-1894 Series 2. Gettysburg correspondence, 1863-1886 Series 3. Gettysburg Campaign, 1863-1864 Series 4. Letter copybooks, 1875-1893 Series 5. Union reports of the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863-1870 Series 6. Confederate reports of the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863-1864 Series 7. Photograph album of memorials at Gettysburg
- Subjects:
- Correspondence , Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863 , Historians , Letter books , Maps , Memorials , Photographs , Soldiers , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Locations:
- Gettysburg, PA
- Organizations:
- Confederate States of America. Army
United States. Army - Credit Line:
- Gift of the estate of John Badger Bachelder.
New Hampshire Historical Society purchase. - Location Code:
- TL/1W
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Preferred Citation:
- Item title, John B. Bachelder Papers, 1921.001. New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH. Date accessed.
- Finding Aid Link:
- RS64984_Bachelder_John_B._Papers_1921.001.pdf
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