George Washington Crum reminiscences

Collection

Identifier: Mss 817

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and photocopy reminiscences, 11 pages, circa 1915, of George Washington Crum's Civil War experiences from August 8, 1861, to June 12, 1865. Also included is a photocopy newspaper clipping of an obituary for Crum, 1923.

Dates

circa 1915-1923

Creator

Crum, George Washington, 1842-1923 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Per obituary in collection: George Washington Crum (October 16, 1842-December 1923) enlisted in the Army in April 1861 and was honorably discharged in 1863, having been shot through the elbow. He participated in many of the largest battles in the Civil War.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Manuscript and photocopy reminiscences, circa 1915, of George Washington Crum's Civil War experiences from August 8, 1861, to June 12, 1865. Also included is a photocopy newspaper clipping of an obituary for Crum (1842-1923), which describes him as having enlisted in the Army in April 1861 and being honorably discharged in 1863 after being wounded.