John P. Camp Papers

Collection

Identifier: A0223

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists primarily of documentation of Civil War claims handled by John P. Camp, a counselor for claimants in St. Louis. These claims, dated 1861 to 1868, relate to services rendered and supplies provided to the United States, and include vouchers, receipts, correspondence, affidavits, special orders, and loyalty oaths. The collection also contains business papers of Camp, which do not appear to be related to the claims process, and personal papers of the Camp family.

Dates

1852-1890
Majority of material found within 1861-1868

Creator

Camp, John P., -1868 (Creator, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.

Biographical Sketch

Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, John P. Camp resided in St. Louis in the 1860s, where he worked as a counselor for Civil War claimants. He died January 25, 1868, in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet ( (1 box))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in the following series: Civil War Claims Papers Series, Other Business Papers Series, Camp Family Personal Papers Series, and Miscellany Series.

Physical and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Donor Information

The collection was donated to the Missouri Historical Society in May 1952 by Frederick C. Lake III, and was formerly known as the Frederick C. Lake Papers. Frederick C. Lake, Jr. (1888-1948) was married to John P. Camp’s daughter, Emilie Camp.