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Ambrose V. Powell student diary

 Item
Identifier: 1991-12

Content Description

Ambrose V. Powell's (RPI Class of 1868) diary, dated 1865. Powell describes his college experience as a student at Rensselaer, and writes about news of the Civil War. The most noteworthy diary entries describe Powell's reaction to President Lincoln's assassination, how the city of Troy mourned the passing of the President, as well as mentioning his visit to Albany to view President Lincoln's casket.

Dates

  • 1865

Creator

Extent

1 item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Institute Archives and Special Collections Repository

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