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Albert Harrison Hoyt papers

 Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: 1000-226

Scope and Contents

The Albert Harrison Hoyt papers are a series of letters written to and by Albert H. Hoyt before and during his time at Wesleyan University, as well as a report of his time as a colonel with the 12th Connecticut Regiment in 1863 during the Civil War.

Dates

  • Creation: 1830-1863

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

In public domain - No Copyright - United States

Biographical / Historical

Albert Harrison Hoyt graduated from Wesleyan in 1850. After leaving Middletown, Hoyt studied law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire before joining the Civil War as a paymater, rising to the rank of lieutenant-colonel. After the end of the war, he would become the editor of the "New Englad Historical and Genealogical Register. He was elected as a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1875.

Extent

0.10 Linear Feet (1 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Albert Harrison Hoyt papers is a series of letters from and to Hoyt between 1830 and 1863.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in the order it was received.

Title
Albert Harrison Hoyt papers, 1830-1863
Status
Unprocessed
Author
Erica Ciallela and Katie Toner
Date
April 15, 2020
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Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
252 Church Street
Middletown CT 06459 USA
860-685-3864