Collection: Cyrus Root Papers | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Scope and Contents

The Cyrus Root papers include letters written between 1862 and 1865 by Cyrus Root to his sister, Sarah Lovina Root, in Peoria, Illinois. The letters give an account of Rootâs war experiences including camp life, health, regimental movements, and battles participated in. The collection also includes supplementary documentation concerning the 86th Illinois and the genealogical history of the Root Family.

Dates

Created: 1862-1914
Other: Majority of material found in 1862-1865
Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2012

Creator

Root, Cyrus (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Cyrus Root was born in Peoria, Illinois, and served in the 86th Illinois Infantry during the American Civil War. This collection consists of correspondence between Root and his sister, documents concerning the 86th Illinois Infantry, and a genealogical history of the Root family.

Arrangement Note

The correspondence of Cyrus Root is arranged chronologically in four folders entitled Letters, followed by General Information, Songs, and the Root Family Genealogy.