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Birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant-Albumen Print mounted on Board; JDG Description on Verso, 1863

 File — Box: 10, Folder: 002, item: 001

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

This collection consists of thirteen boxes of correspondence, ephemera, photographs, and scrapbooks related to Ulysses S. Grant, Julia Dent Grant, their acquaintances, and family members. It is arranged in three series: Correspondence and Ephemera; Photographs, and Scrapbooks. The first two series have additional Sub-Series that break the material down into specific types which are then arranged either chronologically or alphabetically by topic.

Correspondents in this collection include:

Ulysses S. Grant; Julia D. Grant; Frederick Dent Grant; Ulysses S. Grant, Jr.; Jesse Root Grant; William T. Sherman; Philip Sheridan; John Schofield; Orville E. Babcock; B. F. Butler; W. W. Smith; J. M. Schofield; John Rawlins; Horace Porter; William McKinley; Mary Todd Lincoln; Adam Badeau; Rama V / Chulalongkorn

Dates

  • Copyright: 1863

Extent

From the Collection: 6.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Note

This is a photograph of the birthplace of Grant. There is a note on the back in JDG's hand about the home. JDG was confused about this home, however, because this is not the home Grant and she visited.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Ulysses S. Grant Collection Repository

Contact:
P.O. Box 5408
Mississippi State MS 39762 United States
662-325-4552