Clarrisa Phelps Hanks papers, 1854-1864

Clarrisa Phelps Hanks papers, 1854-1864.

Author/creator	Hanks, Clarissa Phelps
Format	Archival & Manuscript Material
Description	0.004 cubic ft. (3 items)
Supplemental Content	Finding aid
Subject(s)	Hanks, Clarissa Phelps. Women--Religious life --North Carolina. Yellow fever--North Carolina --History --19th century. North Carolina--History --Civil War, 1861-1865. United States--History --Civil War, 1861-1865 --Personal narratives. New Bern (N.C.)--History, Military --19th century. New Bern (N.C.)--Social life and customs --19th century.

Abstract	Diaries primarily reflect Clarissa Phelps Hanks's religious views and show how religion played a part in her everyday life. Diaries also contain references to the Civil War in the New Bern area in 1862 and 1864. Mrs. Hanks fears a naval attack by the "Hessions" and describes a storm that damaged Union vessels. She also mentions the capture of New Bern by the Union Army and its effect on the New Bern population, as well as the yellow fever epidemic in New Bern.
Access restriction	Joyner- No access restrictions.
Cite as	Clarrisa Phelps Hanks Papers (#207), Special Collections Department, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Terms of use	Joyner- Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Acquisitions source	Joyner- Gift of Mr. Charles W. Smith, Jr.
Biographical note	Clarrisa Phelps Hanks was born on March 18, 1822, and married Ellsworth Hanks on October 30, 1844. She lived in New Bern, N.C., during the time period in which she wrote her diaries.

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
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