Series 3: Frederick Moffatt Woods, 1864-1928
Scope and Contents note
Includes letters written by Frederick Moffatt Woods, letters received by him, a diary and articles, a printed memoir and tribute, clippings, memorabilia, and a scrapbook. Woods' outgoing letters include letters describing his Civil War experiences as a member of the Elgin US Light Artillery at the Battle of Nashville, en route to Washington, D.C., and in that city, and in a Chester, Pa., military hospital. There are also letters to his grandson, Frank H. Woods, and other miscellaneous recipients. Among the incoming letters is a letter from William Jennings Bryan, regarding his opposition to the Carnegie pension because of its funding by the steel trust.
Dates
- Creation: 1864-1928
Creator
- From the Collection: Woods, Frank H. (Frank Henry), 1905-1980 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Woods Family Papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Arrangement note
Arranged by type of material: outgoing correspondence, incoming correspondence, and works and other miscellany.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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