Leamer G.A.R. Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the Historical Sketch and General Roster of August Wentz Post. No. 1 G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) of Davenport, Iowa from 1881-1925. Found in between pages 18-19, a photograph of George Leamer in his uniform during his service in the Civil war, a photograph of George Leamer, Gus Reading, and James H. Wilson in 1920 at Mr. Leamer's farm, and two articles published in 1905 and 1960 relating recollections about the Fourth of July during George Leamer's service.
Dates
- Creation: 1862-1960
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials are available for use in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center only.
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Biographical / Historical
George Leamer
August "Gus" Reading
James H. Wilson
August Wentz G.A.R.
Extent
.25 Linear Inch (in 1 folder.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Range 22 Shelf 01 (Shares box)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com