Carter J. Glass Collection, 1862/1864

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Carter J. Glass Collection, Ms2009-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Glass, Carter J.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract:
The collection contains a letter written to the sister of Carter J. Glass, a Confederate Prisoner of War held at Point Lookout Prison in Point Lookout, Maryland, during the American Civil War. Carter discusses sick prisoners leaving the camp and inquires about prisoners that have left the camp previously. The collection also includes a slip granting leave to Danville, Virginia, and a portrait of Carter Glass in his later years.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Carter J. Glass Collection, Ms2009-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Carter J. Glass Collection consists of a letter written by Glass to his sister, Martha, during the American Civil War. The letter was written on May 3, 1864 from Point Lookout while Glass was imprisoned there. The letter discusses prisoners that are leaving due to sickness. Glass also inquires about the welfare of prisoners that have already left the camp and he laments that he will not be able to leave as well because he can never "get sick at the right time." There is a note from December 1862 taped to the back of the letter granting Glass permission to visit Danville, Virginia. The collection also includes a portrait of Glass in his later years.

Biographical / historical:

Carter J. Glass was a prisoner of war held at Point Lookout Prison in Point Lookout, Maryland, during the American Civil War.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 2004.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Carter J. Glass Collection was completed in January 2009.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard