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Guide to the Hezekiah Nixon Duff Papers and Photographs 1882-1917

Repository
Heinz History Center
Title
Hezekiah Nixon Duff Papers and Photographs
Creator
Duff, Hezekiah Nixon, 1876-1947
Collection Number
MSS 1001
Extent
0.25 linear feet (1 box)
Date
1882-1917
Abstract
Hezekiah Nixon Duff was a Pittsburgh native who, after his service in the Spanish-American War, worked as an editor for various newspapers and magazines, in both Pittsburgh and Michigan. The collection includes materials related to his education, career, and the Spanish-American War.
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Author
The guide to this collection was written by Theresa E. Rea.
Sponsor
This collection has been made accessible as part of an NHPRC-funded Basic Processing grant.
Publisher
Heinz History Center
Address
1212 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
library@heinzhistorycenter.org
URL: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org

History

Hezekiah Nixon Duff was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 15, 1876. He graduated from Western University of Pennsylvania, now University of Pittsburgh, with Bachelors and Masters degrees in Law and worked as an editor for the Pittsburg Leadernewspaper.

Duff was a Private in Hampton-Battery B and fought in the Spanish-American War. After returning home, he married Sarah Lindsay and moved to Michigan. In Michigan, Duff worked for various newspapers and magazines. From 1929-1930, he served as the National Commander in Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Hezekiah Nixon Duff died in April 29, 1949, and was interred in Union Dale Cemetery located in Pittsburgh's North Side.

Scope and Content Notes

The collection consists of one box with the folders arranged alphabetically. Materials include correspondence from Duff to his family during the Spanish-American War, newspaper clippings, primary school notebook and commencement invitation. Also included are materials related to Duff's military service, veteran events, and photographs.

Conditions Governing Access

none

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift from Donald Duff in 2013.

Archives accession # 2013.0156

Preferred Citation

Hezekiah Nixon Duff Papers and Photographs, 1882-1917, MSS 1001 , Thomas and Katherine Detre Library and Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

Processing Information

Preliminary processing by Theresa E. Rea on 11-Oct-2013.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Thomas and Katherine Detre Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.

Separated Materials

To the Museum: 2013.132 American Flag carried during the Spanish-American War, Ribbon from the Semi-centennial of Gettysburg, 1913.

To the Oversize Collection: Hampton Battery B Roll of Honor, three Western University of Pennsylvania diplomas.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • United States--Army--Pennsylvania Volunteers--Hampton Battery B.

    Personal Names

    • Duff, Hezekiah Nixon, 1876-1947

    Geographic Names

    • Pittsburgh (Pa.)
    • Puerto Rico.

    Other Subjects

    • United States--History--Spanish-American War.
    • Spanish American War--1898--Puerto Rico.

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