John McMann papers

Collection

Identifier: D.474

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

John McMann served in the 100th New York State Volunteer Infantry division from November 27, 1861-March 6, 1865. 1st Lieutenant McMann suffered a wound and was characterized as missing after the attack on Fort Wagner. He recovered and on February 2, 1865, he assumed command of the unit and served as Captain until his discharge in March 1865. Prior to serving in the infantry, McMann worked at the Monroe County Penitentiary.

Scope and Contents note

The John McMann Papers consists of 12 letters sent from McMann to his sister between 1862 and 1864. There is one military orders document issued by Q.A. Gilmore, as well as one letter sent from Jennie R. Baldwin to Mrs. McMann, December 30, 1882, and a letter sent from [McGraugen?] to G.L. Adams Esquire in 1884 regarding military benefits.

Creator

McMann, John (Person)

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1862-1864
Creation: circa 1862-1884

Language of Materials

English

Extent

12.0 item(s) (1 box)

Restrictions on Access

The John McMann papersare open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

Reproductions are made upon request but can be subject to restrictions. Permission to publish materials from the collection must currently be requested. Please note that some materials may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information contact rarebks@library.rochester.edu

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The John McMann Papers were purchased in September 2014.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], John McMann Papers, D.474, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester