Collection: John Gelderloos Civil War research collection

Abstract

This collection contains photocopies of soldier's letters and photographs, primarily having to do with the 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics regiment during the American Civil War. The contents are from the personal collection of John Gelderloos, who has been collecting items from this regiment since 2002. Primary focus is on soldiers from Kent County although some are from other Michigan Counties. Additional items cover the postwar period and include family photos as well as business engaged in by veterans of this regiment.

Dates

1859-

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (Two boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

John Gelderloos, various accession numbers.

Related Materials

There are a number of GRPL archival collections which contain information related to the Civil War. For a more complete listing of these various collections, See Coll. 242, Grand Rapids Public Library Civil War Documents Collection