Dr. James W. Herty papers, 1859

Summary

Creator:

Herty, James William, 1838-1877

Date:

1859

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Dr. James W. Herty papers, ms2407, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two letters, a thesis, and a questionnaire regarding Herty's personal and educational history.

Biographical / historical:

James William Herty (1838-1877) from Milledgeville, Georgia, studied medicine at the University of New York and joined the United States Navy in 1859 as an assistant surgeon. He resigned his commission in 1861 and later served for the Confederacy.

Harrington, Hugh T. "James W. Herty, United States Navy and Confederate States Navy." Civil War Milledgeville. Charleston: History Press, 2005. p. [33]-36. Print.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Physicians -- Georgia -- History -- 19th century.
Correspondence

Names:

Herty, James -- Correspondence

Preferred citation:

Dr. James W. Herty papers, ms2407, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.