Carruthers, George North, circa 1840-1906.

George North Carruthers papers, 1863-1969. - 5 items. 1 container.

Open to research.

Journal (1864-1866) kept by Carruthers as chaplain of the 51st Regt., U.S. Colored Infantry; includes an "Historic Record" of members of the regiment, copies of monthly chaplain's reports to the adjutant general, and Carruthers' diary. Also includes manuscript of a speech he delivered at Oberlin College relating to the experiences of black soldiers and their families in the South during the Civil War, and a 1969 article by Walter Teller relating to Thomas Wentworth Higginson. Typed transcripts of parts of the journal and the speech are included.


In part, transcripts.
[S.l.].


Clergyman and educator.


Collection material in English.

mm 80075930


Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911.
Teller, Walter Magnes.


United States. Army --African American troops.
United States. Army. Infantry, 51st.
Oberlin College.


Universities and colleges--Ohio.


United States--History--African Americans.--Civil War, 1861-1865


Clergy.
Educators.