Date Original
1963 April 22
Description
This collection contains a letter from Vera Margaret Dinning, Helena-West Helena Chamber of Commerce, pertaining to the centennial observance of the Battle of Helena. The letter is dated April 22, 1863.
Biographical/Historical Note
On July 4, 1863, the Battle of Helena was fought under the Confederate command of Lieutenant General Theophilus Holmes and Union Major General Benjamin Prentiss. The attack of Confederate forces on the Union's Fort Curtis ended in Confederate defeat the same day that Vicksburg fell to the Union.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Helena, Phillips County (Ark.); Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.095.011
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Battle of Helena Centennial Association letter, SMC.095.011
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Battle of Helena Centennial Association letter, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
