BANTA MSS.
The Banta mss., 1836-1888, are papers of James P. Banta, 1814-1873, Civil War soldier of Salem, Indiana, and his wife, Mrs. Jane P. Banta.
Included are Banta's commission as captain in the 5th cavalry (90th regiment, Indiana volunteers); his war diary, August 16, 1862 - August 18, 1863; family correspondence, including some letters from relatives in Kansas, 1885-1886; and correspondence and papers of Mrs. Banta in regard to obtaining a pension, 1884-1888.
Collection size: 52 items