Augustus G. Holloway papers, 1854-1869, bulk 1864-1865

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Summary

Creators:
Holloway, Augustus G.
Abstract:
A collection of material related to Dr. Augustus G. Holloway and his service in the American Civil War.
Extent:
1.2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Augustus G. Holloway papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains the Civil War letters from Augustus G. Holloway to his wife, with a few requisitions, reports, and other military documents. It also contains a small number of family letters, including a letter from Holloway's sister describing the reaction to secession in Paris, Texas, a notebook with recipes and home remedies, miscellaneous tax receipts, bills, invoices, and land deeds. Also included is a letter written on September 21, 1862, by an Ohio soldier, a relative of Dr. Holloway's, describing the 2nd Bull Run campaign and discussing war politics.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Augustus G. Holloway studied medicine at Western Reserve College, and in the late 1850s practiced medicine in Allen County, Ohio. In 1864, he served as assistant surgeon of the 151st Regiment of Ohio National Guard Infantry and later became acting brigade surgeon. Holloway was mustered out in August 1864; in April 1865, he enlisted as a private to Company E of the newly organized 197th Regiment of Ohio Infantry and served as steward of the brigade hospital. The regiment was posted on duty at Washington and Alexandria, then moved to Dover, Delaware. In July 1865 the company was on guard duty in Baltimore, Maryland; it was mustered out on July 31, 1865. After the war, Holloway returned home to Ohio and continued to practice medicine.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Frederick J. Winch, April 1981.
Processing information:

Processed by Harriet McLune in approximately 1985; in February 2024, Gayle M. Richardson created the finding aid.

Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

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]. Augustus G. Holloway papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

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