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Dr. James W. Herty papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Dr. James W. Herty papers | |
| Creator: Herty, James William, 1838-1877 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1859 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2407 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
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.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two letters, a thesis, and a questionnaire regarding Herty's personal and educational history.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Dr. James W. Herty papers, ms2407, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2018.