| | Manuscript Collection | Save | | 1 | Title: | William Van Sittert Papers
| | | | Creator: | Van Sittert, William | | | | Dates: | 1905-1923 | | | | Abstract: | William Van Sittert (d. 1930) was a salesman at Burrows Bros. bookstore in Cleveland, Ohio. He prepared several maps and a bibliography of Commodore Perry's victory at the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813 during the War of 1812. The collection consists of a typescript of Van Sittert's unpublished "Bibliography of the Battle of Lake Erie and of the principal officers in the action," letters relating to its compilation, and newspaper clippings on the centennial celebration of the battle in 1913. | | | | Call #: | MS 3347 | | | | Extent: | 1.20 linear feet (3 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Van Sittert, William, d. 1930. | Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819. | Lake Erie, Battle of, 1813 -- Centennial celebrations, etc. | Lake Erie, Battle of, 1813 -- Bibliography. | United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Campaigns. | Ohio -- History -- War of 1812.
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