Title: Pierre Decramer Diary
Inclusive Dates: 1861-1865

Creator:

• Decramer, Pierre

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 83

Quantity: .1 cubic ft. (1 folder)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Collection contains a diary, written in French, by Decramer, dating from October 1861 through October 1865, and an English translation. Decramer was a member of the 1st Wisconsin Infantry Regiment (reorganized), Company D. The diary provides a daily description of Decramer's movements and his impressions of the war.

Language: English, French

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0083

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Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

The collection was given to the Milwaukee Public Library at an unknown date and by an unknown donor. The Milwaukee Public Library transferred the collection to the UWM Libraries in May 1991 (accession number 1995-059). Larry DeMaster donated the English translation in December 1998; Nicole Chandler translated the diary.

Processing Information

Juanita Cutter and Shawn Carlson processed the collection at the Archives between May-October 1991.