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George M. Shearer papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG 5059

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, orders, and reports of Major George M. Shearer, commanding officer of Mount Idaho Volunteers, regarding events of the Nez Perce War. Accompanied by copies of letters from the donor.

Dates

  • Creation: 1841-1890

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

21 items

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Typed copies of correspondence, orders, and reports.

Physical Location

This collection is located in the Small Manuscripts area of U of I Library Special Collections and Archives.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These documents were sent by H. J. Swinney of the Idaho Historical Society, to Siegfried B. Rolland, chairman of the Archives Committee of the Unviersity of Idaho, in 1958.

Existence and Location of Originals

The originals are located at the Idaho State Historical Society.

General

These documents are typed copies.

Title
Guide to George M. Shearer papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Sara Szobody.
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository