George E. Gowling Civil War imprisonment narrative
Collection Overview
Abstract
The George E. Gowling Civil War imprisonment narrative describes George E. Gowling's experience as a prisoner of war in the Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia during the Civil War.
Dates
- Creation: March 24, 1897
Extent
1 Folders (1 folder)
Content Description
A typed eight-page narrative written by George E. Gowling detailing his experience as a private in the 49th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry (O.V.V.I.) and his imprisonment at Libby Prison during the Civil War.
Biographical / Historical
Soldier serving in Co.E, 49th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.
Conditions Governing Access
No known access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.
Language of Materials
English
Condition Description
Typed on thin fragile paper, letter had been folded and is particularly fragile near the creases.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated to the Center for Archival Collections by Bill and Sandy Lefevre in May 2018.
Processing Information
Pages have been housed in plastic sleeves and placed in an acid-free folder and box for preservation purposes.
Subject
- Title
- Guide to the George E. Gowling Civil War imprisonment narrative
- Author
- Karis Langdon
- Date
- August 28, 2025
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Box: MMS-2109, Folder: MMS-2110 (Text)