John McMann papers
Creator: McMann, John
Call Number: D.474
Dates: 1862-1864 [bulk]; circa 1862-1884
Physical Description: 12.0 Item(s) total
Language(s): Materials are in English
Repository: Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

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Scope and Content
Subject(s)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
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Use
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Series I: Civil War letters, 1862-1864
Collection Overview
Title: John McMann papers
Creator: McMann, John
Call Number: D.474
Dates: 1862-1864 [bulk]; circa 1862-1884
Physical Description: 12.0 Item(s) total
Language(s): Materials are in English
Repository: Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

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 Content
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.

Subject(s):
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Correspondence
McMann, John
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The John McMann Papers were purchased in September 2014.Access
The John McMann papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation 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.eduCitation
[Item title, item date], John McMann papers, D.474, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Administrative Information
Author: Lori Birrell
Publisher: Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
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Finding aid publication date: 2014
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