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Henry K. Dey papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2807

Scope and content

Four farm diaries of Henry K. Dey, 1862-1864, 1866; copy of deed, April 15, 1864; and reprint of an article by David C. Smith, 1967, based on Dey's diaries, which show the impact of the Civil War on agriculture.

Dates

  • 1862-1967,-1862-1866 (bulk).

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Henry K. Dey was a farmer in Fayette, Seneca County, New York. Having failed his draft physical, he did not serve in the Civil War.

Extent

.3 cubic feet. (.3 cubic feet.)

Language of Materials

English

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Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
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