William H. Leeman Collection


Collection Summary

Title: William H. Leeman Collection
Call Number: MS 2002-13
Size: 0.25 linear feet
Acquisition: Purchased from Historical Collectible Auctions, 7-2002
Processed by: JLY, 7-2002



Literary Rights

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Content Note

The William H. Leeman collection includes a photograph of Leeman and photocopied information regarding Leeman's life. 


Biography

William H. Leeman was born March 20, 1839. He arrived in Kansas in 1856 as part of the Massachusetts Immigrant Aid Society. On September 9, 1856, he became the youngest member of John Brown's "Volunteer Regulars." Leeman was killed October 17, 1859 at Harpers Ferry.


Box and Folder Listing

Box 1 FF 1 Photograph of William H. Leeman.
Box 1 FF 2 Photocopied information about William H. Leeman.