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Frank Hall letters

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 851

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letters addressed to Hall's mother, Emma Hall Low. The items deal largely with family and personal matters. Also included are letters from Alfred Hall, Frank's brother, to their mother. Alfred also writes about family matters and about his service with the Union Army during the American Civil War. He served with the Union Army of the Potomac in various areas in and near Virginia with the 3rd New York Cavalry. Also included is a diary by Alfred kept from 1864 to 1865 while he was stationed at "Fortress Monroe" in Virginia.

Dates

  • 1840-1890

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Colorado militia leader, Denver industrialist, and newspaper owner and editor.

Extent

3 folders (3 linear inches)

Appraisal

19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Letters
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 March 30
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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