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Catalog Record: https://lccn.loc.gov/mm2006085304
Collection material in English
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the LC Catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically.
The papers of Nathaniel Sisson, Union soldier and businessman, were given to the Library of Congress by Lauris M. Eek in 2006.
A photograph and a hand-painted miniature have been transferred to the Library's Prints and Photographs Division where they are identified as part of the Nathaniel Sisson Papers.
The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of Nathaniel Sisson is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).
The papers of Nathaniel Sisson are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container number, Nathaniel Sisson Papes, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
The papers of Nathaniel Sisson (1845-1932) span the years 1838-1932, with the bulk of the material dating from 1862 to 1920. The collection includes correspondence, financial records, medals, printed matter, and writings and is arranged alphabetically by type of material or topic followed by miscellany and oversize.
The earliest correspondence, 1862-1865, contains letters between Sisson and his family describing his Civil War experiences and their domestic activities. The post-Civil War correspondence is composed chiefly of letters received by Sisson from his family in Ohio and Iowa. Subjects include the medical profession, teaching, and farming. Sisson’s business ventures and private life are occasionally mentioned.
After his war service, Sisson moved to Maryville, Missouri, where he experimented with several professions such as bridge building, cabinet making, surveying, and teaching before settling on the real estate business. A subject file contains primarily printed matter documenting Sisson’s involvement in these areas. The file also includes material relating to Sisson’s participation in genealogical research, military reunions, national politics, and the Freemasons.
A writings file contains Sisson’s reminiscences of his Civil War experiences. It also includes essays, poetry, and speeches by Sisson and others. A miscellany file comprises military and political badges, road and bridge surveys, and newspaper clippings.
This collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material.
Catalog Record: https://lccn.loc.gov/mm2006085304