Finding aid for the George H. Hildt Papers
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Hildt, George H.
Title: George H. Hildt Papers
Dates: 1861-1864
Extent: 0.20 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: George H. Hildt (born 1835 or 1836) was Union Army officer with the 30th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, during the American Civil War. The collection consists of correspondence, military orders, muster rolls, and other papers, concerning the activities of the 30th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, of which Hildt was commanding officer. Includes letters to Benjamin F. Sells.
MS Number MS 2714
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The George H. Hildt Papers, 1861-1864, consist of correspondence, military orders, muster rolls, and other papers, concerning the activities of the 30th Regiment., Ohio Volunteer Infantry, of which Hildt was commanding officer. Includes letters to Benjamin F. Sells.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of the American Civil War and the experiences of officers serving in the Union Army from Ohio. Those interested in the history of Benjamin F. Sells, who was dismissed from service in the Union Army for criticizing the Civil War and President Abraham Lincoln, will find this collection useful.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically and is maintained in one folder.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Related Material

The researcher should also consult MS 2712 Benjamin F. Sells Papers.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Hildt, George H., b. 1835 or 6.
Soldiers -- Ohio -- Correspondence.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories -- Ohio Infantry, 30th Regt.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Registers.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Sources.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 2714 George H. Hildt Papers, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio