Eugene C. Whitney Autobiographical Sketch, 1847-1914
Collection — Box: MISC 9, Folder: 6
Identifier: MISC MSS 070
Abstract
Photocopy of Eugene C. Whitney's autobiographical sketch includes the arduous journey of coming to La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in 1854 from New York State with his parents. At age 17, he enlisted with the 51st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. After the war, most of his adult life was spent in Oconto, Wisconsin, in the lumber industry. The sketch was written November 12, 1914.
Dates
- 1914 November 12
Creator
- Whitney, Eugene C. (Person)
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use.
Extent
0.02 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Whitney, Eugene C. (Person)
- Title
- Eugene C. Whitney Autobiographical Sketch of Involvement with the 51st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry During the Civil War, 1914 November 12
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Cate Putirskis
- Date
- 2012 February
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository