Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Hunter mss., 1862-1893, consists of the Civil War documents of Morton Craig Hunter, 1825-1896, brevet brigadier general and congressman from Indiana.
- Extent:
- 1 folio (oversize)
- Language:
- Materials are in English.
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Hunter mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Morton Craig Hunter, 1825-1896, was born in Versailles, Indiana. He graduated from the law school at Indiana University in 1849. In 1858, he was elected to the Indiana state legislature. In 1862, he was commissioned colonel of the 82nd Indiana Infantry in the Civil War. During the Battle of Chickamauga, his initiative in holding Snodgrass Hill/Horseshoe Ridge saved the Union Army from total destruction. He also took part in Sherman's March to the Sea. He was brevetted brigadier general of volunteers on March 13, 1865. After the war, he served four terms in the US House of Representatives, from 1867 to 1869 and from 1873 to 1879. He then opened the Hunter Valley Limestone quarry in Bloomington, Indiana.
- Scope and Content:
The Hunter mss., 1862-1893, consists of documents of Morton Craig Hunter, 1825-1896, general and congressman, pertaining to the Civil War.
Collection size: 6 items
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 1946
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility) - OV Flat
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Hunter mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu