Neumann family papers, 1850-1955 (MS 241)
Chiefly letters to Louisa (Neumann) Bering, a resident of Houston, Tex., from her brothers and sisters, including letters from her brother, Emil Neumann, describing his service in the Confederate Army. (40 letters)
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Guide to Neumann Family Papers, 1850-1955, bulk 1856-1886
Biographical NoteThe collection consists of letters written mainly to Louisa Neumann (later Mrs. Charles H. Bering) in Houston, by her brothers and sisters. Of greatest interest are the 12 letters written by her brother Emil from 1862-64. Emil, a member of the Confederate Army, was stationed at Fort Eagle Grove, Pelican Battery, and Galveston. In a letter to Louisa written from Galveston on January 7, 1863, he described a battle in which he was in charge of cannon "near the brick warehouse" on The Strand. He witnessed the capture of the vessel "Harriet Lane" and the escape of her companion ships, the "Orosco" and the "Clifton." In a letter written four days later, he mentioned the five vessels then lying off the island, which "shot over one hundred shots into town." We do not know the names of these ships, but presumably they were Union vessels, as they were firing into Galveston which was then held by the Confederates. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsThe collection consists of ca. 40 handwritten letters, photographs, documents and newspaper clippings covering the time period 1850-1955. Chiefly letters to Louisa (Neumann) Bering, a resident of Houston, Tex., from her brothers and sisters, including letters from her brother, Emil Neumann, describing his service in the Confederate Army, stationed at Fort Eagle Grove (Fort Moore) and Galveston, Tex.; together with clippings and photos. Includes material relating to land in Texas, Bering family, and Little Rock, Ark., during the Civil War. The letters are in fair condition; some are faded and several are torn. They have been placed in mylar sleeves for protection. Return to the Table of Contents ArrangementThe collection is divided into 2 series: Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsUse RestrictionsThere are no restrictions but permission to publish from the Neumann Family Papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University. Return to the Table of Contents Index TermsSubjects (Persons)Bering family.
Bering, Louisa
Neumann--Correspondence.
Neumann,
Emil--Correspondence.
Document TypesClippings.
Correspondence.
Photographs.
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationNeumann Family Papers, 1850-1955, MS 241, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University Acquisitions InformationThe collection was a gift from Mr. Charles H. Thomsen, received October 12, 1976. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Descripton of the CollectionThe Neumann Family papers have been arranged in two series: Series I. Letters, 1850-1890, and Series II. Clippings, deeds, and photographs, 1872-1955.
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