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Augustus Franks Correspondence - Accession 443 - M179 (220)
Files
Identifier
Accession 443 - M179 (220)
Inclusive Dates
1861-1863
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
52 pieces
Language
English
Historical Note
Augustus Franks was a Bavarian immigrant who served in the Confederate Army in the 7th Infantry Texas Co. D during the American Civil War.
Scope and Content Note
The Augustus Franks Correspondence consists of typed script copy of correspondence of Augustus Franks. Franks was a Bavarian immigrant who served in the Confederate Army and the letters pertain to his service in the 7th Infantry Texas Co. D and contain descriptions of living conditions, battles, hospitals, music, Union prisons and other aspects of a soldiers life.
Provenance
The Augustus Franks Correspondence was given to the Archives by Father Gabriel Franks, Queen of Angels Church on February 2, 1982.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Augustus Franks Correspondence - Accession 443 - M179 (220)". Finding Aid 406.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/406
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LC Subject Headings
Franks, Augustus--Correspondence; Confederate States of America. Army. Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
Additional Notes
Photocopies