Michigan Bridget : Discovering the Truth Behind the Legend
This collection consists of the manuscript entitled "Michigan Bridget: Discovering the Truth Behind the Legend" by James S. Hannum M.D. The manuscript is about Bridget Deavers, a camp follower with the First Michigan Cavalry who acted as a field nurse for the troops. The manuscript investigates her origins, the role she played in the war, and what she did after the war. The manuscript primarily focuses on the years 1862 to 1867. Also included in the manuscript is a bibliography.
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- In Collections
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James S. Hannum Manuscript (c.00561)
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Date
- 2004
- Authors
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Hannum, James S.
- Subjects
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American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Medical care
United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1866)
Military nursing
Women--Employment
Women--Social life and customs
Women travelers
Women--Legal status, laws, etc.
United States
Women--Social conditions
Camp followers
- Material Type
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Books
Histories (literary works)
- Language
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English
- Pages
- 12 pages
- Holding Institution
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Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections
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