Research Catalog

FINDING AID AVAILABLE

Gideon Welles papers

Title
  1. Gideon Welles papers, 1825-1878, bulk (1840-1864).
Author
  1. Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Collection information

Finding aid

The finding aid is a document containing details about the organization and contents of this archival collection. Archival collections require an appointment to view and use on-site.

Available online

Details

Additional authors
  1. Church, William Conant, 1836-1917
  2. Ingersoll, Charles, 1805-1882
  3. Mason, George D
  4. Niles, John M. (John Milton), 1787-1856
  5. Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872
Description
  1. 1.75 linear feet (7 boxes).
Summary
  1. Collection consists of correspondence, official papers and writings of Welles.
Subject
  1. Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
  2. Democratic Party (U.S.)
  3. National Republican Party (U.S.)
  4. United States. Navy -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  5. Armored vessels
  6. Slavery -- United States
  7. Political parties -- United States
  8. Connecticut -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
  9. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  10. United States -- Politics and government -- 1849-1877
Call number
  1. MssCol 3275
Access (note)
  1. Restricted access;
  2. Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals.
Additional formats (note)
  1. available on microfilm;
Biography (note)
  1. Gideon Welles (1802-1878) was an American politician and editor.
Processing action (note)
  1. Cataloged
Author
  1. Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878.
Title
  1. Gideon Welles papers, 1825-1878, bulk (1840-1864).
Restricted access
  1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Access
  1. Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals.
Additional formats
  1. Entire collection available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-442
Biography
  1. Gideon Welles (1802-1878) was an American politician and editor. He served as Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869 under Presidents Lincoln and Johnson after having political positions in Connecticut as a member of the Democratic Party. He left the party over the slavery question and became a Republican supporter. He edited and wrote political commentary for several newspapers in Connecticut.
Finding aids
  1. Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
Connect to:
  1. NYPL Digital Collections
  2. Finding Aid
Occupation
  1. Editors.
  2. Politicians.
Added author
  1. Church, William Conant, 1836-1917.
  2. Ingersoll, Charles, 1805-1882.
  3. Mason, George D.
  4. Niles, John M. (John Milton), 1787-1856.
  5. Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872.
Research call number
  1. MssCol 3275
View in legacy catalog