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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GA.BH.23 Title A name given to the resource Michael Dougherty Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michael Dougherty Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digitized versions of archival materials made available by The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library are intended for study, research, and scholarly purposes only with proper citation of the material. For inquiries regarding use permissions, please contact the Archivist directly at archive@grundylibrary.org. Due to the nature of some legacy collections, we do not know the exact origin of copyright and/or intellectual property rights for some of our materials, and their publication is free and clear of infringement claims sought by copyright owners. To make our information more accurate, we are eager to hear from any rights owners who might know of certain collection items’ origins. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant United States, particularly Jefferson, Virginia, and Andersonville, Georgia during the Civil War era. Description An account of the resource The Michael Dougherty Collection contains a range of materials, including personal correspondence, diaries, military artifacts, and official documents related to the Civil War service and post-war life of Michael Dougherty, a Medal of Honor recipient and Union soldier. The collection highlights Dougherty’s distinguished actions at the Battle of Jefferson, Virginia, in 1863 and his experiences as a prisoner of war at Andersonville and other Southern prisons. Among the items in the collection is his original handwritten prisoner-of-war diary, published in 1908 with the help of his son Chas. A. Dougherty, a publisher in Bristol, PA. The collection provides valuable insights into Dougherty's personal life and time in service during the Civil War. Subject The topic of the resource Michael Dougherty (1844-1930) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Michael Dougherty Collection The Grundy Archive Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Grundy Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860s - 1920s Relation A related resource Various contributors, including family members who preserved the documents over time. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Handwritten letters, military artifacts, certificates, and other mixed formats. Type The nature or genre of the resource Mixed materials: Personal Correspondence, Artifacts, Certificates, and Documents. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GA.BH.23.3.4 Title A name given to the resource Gettysburg 50th Anniversary Letter Subject The topic of the resource Michael Dougherty Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michael Dougherty Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 26 - July 11, 1913 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digitized versions of archival materials made available by The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library are intended for study, research, and scholarly purposes only with proper citation of the material. For inquiries regarding use permissions, please contact the Archivist directly at archive@grundylibrary.org. Description An account of the resource This handwritten letter, sent by Michael Dougherty to his daughter Sister M. Adolpha, details his visit to Gettysburg in July 1913 for the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. The letter includes reflections on his participation in the events, descriptions of the memorials and commemorations, and observations on the veterans' reunion. It offers a personal perspective on the gathering atmosphere and Dougherty's experience as a former soldier revisiting the historic battlefield. At an unknown date, someone marked the pages to correct spelling and added punctuation to the letters. The pages of the letter were also permanently laminated together. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Michael Dougherty Collection The Grundy Archive Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Grundy Archive Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Dougherty Relation A related resource Michael Dougherty Collection (GA.BH.23) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Handwritten letter, paper, 8 2/8 x 12.5 inches Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence (manuscript) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Michael Dougherty (1844-1930)