Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 100th (1862-1865)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Buffalo History Museum Research Library, Mss. B64-5, 100th New York Infantry Regiment Veterans Association Records.
Background
- Scope and Content:
Includes minutes from annual reunions (1911-1951); general membership records and correspondence kept by the secretary; some materials related to veterans of 8th N.Y. Heavy Artillery Regiment; clippings related to the organization's activities; and official documents, including a muster roll (Co. B, 1865) and appointment of Edwin Nichols as Captain, 1864.
- Biographical / Historical:
The 100th New York Regiment broke camp at Fort Porter in 1862 to join the Army of the Potomac in the Civil War; it originally numbered approximately 1,000 men. The regiment reunited annually, often together with Peter A. Porter's 8th N.Y. Heavy Artillery regiment.
- Acquisition information:
- 100th Regiment Veterans Association; gift; 1956/10/14.
- Processing information:
Reprocessed/retroconverted; 1991/12/30; Peter Nelson.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Researchers wishing to access this collection must apply for a Scholar Pass and present valid photo ID upon arrival to the library.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Written permission required to reproduce and/or publish. Information on use and fees may be obtained from the Director of Library and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Buffalo History Museum Research Library, Mss. B64-5, 100th New York Infantry Regiment Veterans Association Records.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
- CONTACT:
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716-873-9644 exlibrary@buffalohistory.org