Baker (Samuel K.) (--1864) Letters, 1851-1905, 1851-1905

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Summary

Title:
Samuel K. Baker (--1864) Letters, 1851-1905
Dates:
1851-1905
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
.2 linear ft.
Language:
Preferred citation:

Samuel K. Baker (--1864) Letters, 1851-1905. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

The bulk of this collection consists of letters written by Baker to his wife Amanda from 1861-1864. Most of the letters are written from various locations in Virginia and discuss the health of the troops, the horses assigned to them, and some of the battles the soldiers fought. Also typescripts of the original letters.

Biographical / historical:

Samuel K. Baker of New York fought in the Civil War as a Union soldier.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:
1851-1905
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Samuel K. Baker (--1864) Letters, 1851-1905. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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