edward_walter_clark_papers
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Table of Contents
Summary Information ...... 3 Biographical/Historical note ...... 3 Scope and Contents note ...... 4 Administrative Information ...... 4 Related Materials ...... 5 Controlled Access Headings ...... 5 Collection Inventory ...... 5 Series I: Correspondence ...... 5 Series II: Ephemera ...... 8 Series III: Medals ...... 9
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Summary Information
Repository: Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester Creator: Clark, Edward Walter, 1845-1863 Title: Edward Walter Clark papers ID: A.C58 Date [inclusive]: 1847-1929 Physical Description: 2 boxes Language of the English Material:
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Edward Walter Clark Papers, A.C58, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
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Biographical/Historical note
Edward Walter Clark (1845-1863) was born in Utica, NY, the eldest child of Hiram and Susan (Reed) Clark. By 1849 the Clark family had moved to Rochester, NY. In the fall of 1858 Edward went to work for the Rochester Board of Education, first as a messenger boy and then as an office clerk in charge of accounting. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August 1862 and was appointed Paymaster's steward of the U.S. gunboat "Eastport." He was then made acting ensign attached to the Mississippi squadron under command of Admiral David Dixon Porter. In January 1863 Edward was assigned to the "U.S.S. Black Hawk," which was situated at the mouth of the Yazoo River, in sight of Vicksburg. On March 15, 1863 he was transferred to a naval hospital boat, suffering from typhoid fever. On April 1, 1863, Edward Walter Clark died, just ten days short of his eighteenth birthday.
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Scope and Contents note
The Edward Walter Clark Papers are housed in 2 boxes. Box 1 contains the correspondence of Edward W. Clark and the Clark family, including Edward's parents Hiram and Susan (Reed) Clark, his brothers Charles V. Clark (b.1849) and George H. Clark (b.1855), and various other family members. Edward's letters are written in an attractive and legible hand, and reflect his personal experiences while serving in the Navy. Other letters include a recommendation from the superintendent of schools of Rochester, NY, naval assignments, and condolences to the Clark family from Navy personnel.
Box 1 also contains 2 sketchbooks of George H. Clark, a photograph album, Edward's 1859 diary, newspaper clippings concerning Edward's death, and other papers and ephemera of Edward W. Clark and the Clark family. Fifteen medals are housed in Box 2.
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Administrative Information
Publication Statement Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Rush Rhees Library Second Floor, Room 225 Rochester, NY 14627-0055 [email protected] URL: https://www.library.rochester.edu/spaces/rbscp
Restrictions on Access The Edward Walter Clark Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note The Edward Walter Clark Papers were presented to the University of Rochester Library by Mrs. Susan Campbell, June 29, 1959 and January 16, 1962.
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Restrictions on Use In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
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Related Materials
Separated Materials note The collection also contained the book When and Where We Met Each Other On Shore and Afloat, compiled by Theodore D. Strickler, 1899, listing battles, engagements, actions, skirmishes, and expeditions during the Civil War. This book has been catalogued and can be found in the general stacks.
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Controlled Access Headings
• American Civil War (1861-1865) • Correspondence • Diaries • Photographs • Clark, Edward Walter, 1845-1863 • Black Hawk (Ship)
Collection Inventory
Series I: Correspondence Title/Description Instances Correspondence, 1847-1862 Box 1 Folder 1
Hiram Clark to Susan Reed Clark, December 28, 1847, Rochester
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Josephine and Emily Paine to "Dear Cousin", October 23, 1856
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, May 30, 1862, Rochester
D.H. Clark, James C. Campbell, Francis H. Marshall, Michael Filan, Mayor George W. Rawson to Edward W. Clark, July 23, 1862, Rochester Biographical / Historical
D.H. Clark served as Superintendent of Public Schools. Campbell served on the Board of Education. Mayor Rawson served as a Counselor at-law.
Charles Henry Davis to Edward W. Clark, August 7, 1862, Cairo, Illinois Scope and Contents
Davis served as a Commodore in the U.S. Naval Forces on Western Waters.
Charles Henry Davis to Edward W. Clark, August 11, 1863 Scope and Contents
Davis served as a Commodore in the U.S. Naval Forces on Western Waters.
Alexander Mosely Pennock to Edward W. Clark, October 16, 1862
Gideon Welles to Edward W. Clark, November 7, 1862, Washinton D.C. Biographical / Historical
Welles served as Secretary of the Navy.
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, November 9, 1862, Cairo, Illinois
Alexander Mosely Pennock to Edward W. Clark, November 10, 1862, Cairo, Illinois
Edward W. Clark to Susan Reed Clark, November 12, 1862, Cairo, Illinois
David Dixon Porter to Edward W. Clark, November 22, 1862, Cairo, Illinois
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, December 29, 1862, Yazoo River
Correspondence, January-April 1863 Box 1 Folder 2
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, January 12, 1863
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, January 13, 1863
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Scope and Contents
This letter includes an envelope, and is one of two letters written on January 13, 1863.
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, January 13, 1863 Scope and Contents
This letter includes an envelope.
Edward W. Clark to Susan Reed Clark, January 15, 1863
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, January 17, 1863
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, January 20, 1863
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, January 25, 1863, Mouth of the Yazoo River
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, January 26, 1863
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, February 3, 1863
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, February 6, 1863
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, February 17, 1863
Edward W. Clark to Hiram and George Clark, February 20, 1863
Edward W. Clark to Susan Reed Clark March 3, 1863
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, March 15, 1863
William [Wadrop?] to Hiram Clark, April 1, 1863, "Black Hawk" Yazoo River
Alexander Mosely Pennock to Hiram Clark, April 8, 1863, Cairo, Illinois
Sister St. John to Susan Reed Clark, April 9, 1863, Naval Hospital Boat, Red River
Alexander Mosely Pennock to Hiram Clark, April 15, 1863, Cairo, Illinois
Correspondence, May 1863-1929, undated Box 1 Folder 3
William [Wadrop?] to Hiram Clark, May 2, 1863, "Black Hawk"
Dean W. Tainter to Hiram Clark, May 13, 1863
James A. Reed to Hiram Clark, May 31, 1863
Dean W. Tainter to Hiram Clark, June 16, 1863, Cairo, Illinois
Lucy Clark to Hiram Clark, June 28, 1863
Lucy Clark to Hiram Clark, June 28, 1863
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Edward W. Clark to Charles Clark, August 24, [1863?], Cairo, Illinois
Lucy Clark to Hiram Clark, June 28, 1863
Alfred G. Mudge to Hiram Clark, August 25, 1863, Rochester
Charles [V.?] Clark to Susan Reed Clark, October 4, 1863, Jordan
David Dixon Porter to "Officers and men of the Mississippi Squadron", [1863] Biographical / Historical
Porter served as Rear Admiral.
Scope and Contents
This letter includes a map titled, "Approaches to Fort Hindman, Arkansas Post."
William H. Dauenhowen to Alfred G. Mudge, [186-] Biographical / Historical
Dauenhowen served in the U.S. Naval Forces on Western Waters.
Maggie Holt to [illegible] Albert, October 6, 1890, Arroyo, Pennsylvania
"Mother" to Margaret Williams, October 25, 1893, Chicago, Illinois
George H. Clark to Charles Clark, June 3, 1929, Syracuse, New York
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, February 15, Rochester
Albert and Nellie [Holt?] to unknown recipient, July 16
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, November 15, Rochester
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, November 23, Rochester
Edward W. Clark to Hiram Clark, undated
[Grandmother] to Margaret Williams, undated
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Series II: Ephemera Title/Description Instances Miscelleaneous Box 1 Folder 4
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Photocopies (3) from the Hiram Clark family Bible.
Poem "The Frog" with moral.
Papers written by Edward W. Clark: "The Progress of our Country" with Enigma - Edward Clark, Rochester.
"Benedict Arnold" by Edward W. Clark.
Program - 1899; Rochester High School with Clipping.
Newspaper clippings: "Death of a Young Naval Officer" and "Funeral of Ensign E. W. Clark".
Newspaper clipping of poem, "The Bottom Drawer"
Program of Rochester High School Commencement with newspaper clipping, 1899
Miscellaneous ephemera: Rochester Poetry Society bookplates; timetables of Rochester and Syracuse Railroad (ca 1930); envelopes
Photocopies (3) from the Hiram Clark family Bible.
Photocopies (3) from the Hiram Clark family Bible.
Diary of Edward W. Clark, January 1-March 16, 1859 Box 1 Folder 5
Typescript, "The Yazoo pass expedition" Box 1 Folder 6 Scope and Contents
Includes transcript of Edward W. Clark's letter to his father, 3 Feb 1863
Newspaper clippings: obituary of Edward W. Clark and religious Box 1 Folder 7 poetry (mounted)
Photographs of Hiram Clark, Susan (Reed) Clark, and her brother Box 1 Folder 8 Dr. James A. Reed
Sketch books (2) of George H. Clark containing charcoal drawings Box 1 Folder 9 of Brighton and New England
Photograph album, unidentified Box 1 Folder 10
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Series III: Medals Title/Description Instances Palmer National Staff G.A.R., 1892 Box 2 Folder 1
U.V.U., 1861-1865 Box 2 Folder 2
H.M.U.V.U Box 2 Folder 3
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Eagle on red enamel "gold" pin Box 2 Folder 4
Eagle with crossed cannons Box 2 Folder 5-6
"New York Day" 1862-1893; Veteran Gettysburg July 1, 2, 3, Box 2 Folder 7 1893
Boston G.A.R. Beans, 1890 Box 2 Folder 8
Monroe County Civil War Veterans Association 1911; Second Box 2 Folder 9 Annual Reunion Seneca Park, July 29, 1911
Grand Army of the Republic 1861 Veteran, 1866 Box 2 Folder 10-11
G.A.R. Dept. of New York Detroit, 1891 Box 2 Folder 12
July 1, 2, 3 1863 Gettysburg Veteran 1863 1893 (verso) Box 2 Folder 13 Dedication of State Monuments at Gettysburg July 1, 2, 3 1893, New York Day
45th National Encampment; 1911; Rochester New York 26th Box 2 Folder 14-15 National Encampment; Union Veterans Union August 21 to 26; U.V.U. 1861 1865
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