Guide to Joseph Leffard Papers


Collection Summary

Title: Joseph Leffard Papers
Call Number: MS 83-2
Size: 0.25 linear feet
Acquisition: Gift of Mrs. John N. Phillips.
Processed by:

KJB, 8/2/1983; Reprocessed by JEF, 6/12/1998



Literary Rights

Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.


Content Note

This collection consists of three letters written by Joseph Leffard and/or S. A. Beatty during the Civil War to Leffard's sister. The letters are dated from August 7, 1862 to January 27, 1865. 


Administrative History

Not available.


Series Listing

Not available.


Box and Folder Listing

Box 1

FF 1

7 August 1862, Huntingdon (Penn.?), Joseph Leffard and/or S. A. Beatty to "dear sister."

Box 1

FF 2

12 August 1864, Willett's Point, Joseph Leffard and/or S. A. Beatty to "dear sister."

Box 1

FF 3

27 January 1865, Camp near Signal Hill, Joseph Leffard and/or S. A. Beatty to "dear and affectionate sister."