Roper (Samuel) Papers, 1862-1865

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Summary

Title:
Samuel Roper papers
Dates:
1862-1865
Creators:
Roper, Samuel, 1839-1872
Abstract:
Papers belonging to American Civil War Union soldier Samuel Roper.
Extent:
1.2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Samuel Roper papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of various letters and documents. The letters discuss the Battle of Vicksburg, the Chattanooga Campaign, and Sherman's victory march to Washington D. C., along with family affairs. There are a few documents relating to Roper's military activities including his appointment as Captain signed by Richard Yates, governor of Illinois. There is also a receipt given to Roper for turning in 137 Confederate prisoners.

Biographical / historical:

Samuel Roper (1839-1872) of Golconda, Illinois, joined the 56th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry as a lieutenant in February 1862. He saw action in the Franklin and Nashville Campaigns, in the Vicksburg Campaign, and at Missionary Ridge. Roper was promoted to captain of Company K and was discharged as a major in August 1865. He married Alice Smith; they had two children. Roper died in July 1872 and is buried at the Golconda Cemetery.

Acquisition information:
Provenance unknown. In library as of February 1955.
Processing information:

Processed by Huntington Library staff in the 1970s. In June 2025, Brooke M. Black created a finding aid.

Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Brooke M. Black
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-08-25 15:35:41 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Samuel Roper papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
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