Scope and Contents

Certificate of thanks to Rev. C. H. Rorer of the Bristol M. E. Church for Memorial Day services from the Grand Army of the Republic, Henry Clay Beatty Post No. 73

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection is organized in individual files of record bodies deemed too small to have their own collection and are from a wide variation of accessions and provenance, or have a lack of provenance. Items within these small collections are organized in original received order from the respective creators or donors.

Abstract 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 provides insights into Dougherty's experiences, including his actions during the Battle of Jefferson, imprisonment in Confederate prisons, and later commemorative activities such as the 50th anniversary of...