The Griffith Letters Collection (Sandwich)

Collection

Identifier: RHC-RC-270

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Griffith Letters collection consists of research files created by the author, Joan Metzger, while writing her book entitled, The Griffith Letters: The Story of Frank Griffith and the 116th New York Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War. The records consist of nine series created by the author: Book and Drafts, Griffith Family Research, 116th NYSV Research, New York Research, Louisiana Research, Washington D.C. Research, Correspondence, Miscellaneous Research, and Questions. Metzger’s research files complement the original Griffith Family letters held by the Regional History Center. The original letters are located in the F.E. Griffith Family Correspondence (RC 89).

Dates

created: 1861-2004
Other: Date acquired: 01/25/2005

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to the collection

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public.

Extent

2.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Joan Metzger

Method of Acquisition

Joan Metzger, author of The Griffith Letters: The Story of Frank Griffith and the 116th New York Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War, donated her book research files to the Regional History Center on January 28, 2005.