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Second Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Second Regiment

Abstract

34 photographs depicting soldiers from the 2nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-American War. The majority of the photographs were taken in Jacksonville, Florida in 1898 and Havana, Cuba in 1899. Also included are 8 typed pages written by the collection's donor, Craig Pfannkuche, containing information concerning the photographer and the subjects of the photographs; print-outs from the Database of Illinois Spanish-American War Veterans; obituaries; and the History of the 2nd Regiment Infantry - Illinois Volunteers, which includes the Adjutant General's Report.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1898-approximately 2009
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1898 - 1899

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed but open for research. No appointment is necessary.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 box)

Location

1 53 5

Source

Title
Second Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry photographs, approximately 1898-approximately 2009
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512