Scope and Contents
Collection consists of 11 handwritten letters by Bevier to his parents from 1862-1864 during his time of service in the Civil War. Also included are photographs from the 50th Anniversary Reunion of the 44th Regiment of the New York Volunteer Infantry.
Dates
- Creation: 1861-1911
Creator
- Bevier, Isaac, 1842-1931 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
For permission to publish materials, contact: Special Collections & Archives Middlebury College Phone: (802) 443-2387 Email: specialcollections@middlebury.edu
Biographical / Historical
Isaac Bevier was born to Benjamin H. Bevier and Sarah Amanda (Sallie) Elmore in New Paltz, New York, on January 20, 1842. He served in the Civil War as Private, Co. E., 44th NY Infantry, and was wounded in action on August 30, 1862 at Bull Run, VA, and on June 3, 1864, he resided at Vassar Brothers Home, Cold Harbour, VA. He married Hellen Elizabeth (Nelly) Stevens (1844-1896) on October 3, 1867. He died August 15, 1931, Poughkeepsie, New York.
Extent
1 Box (1 box, 17 folders)
Arrangement
Collection is arranged chronologically.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Middlebury College Special Collections & Archives Repository
Middlebury College
Davis Family Library
110 Storrs Avenue
Middlebury Vermont 05753 United States
specialcollections@middlebury.edu
