Junius Woodward Letter, 1863

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Junius Woodward Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Junius Woodward Letter, Ms2018-033, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Woodward, Junius, b. abt. 1846/1847-1921
Abstract:
The Junius Woodward Letter consists of a letter from Woodward to "dear friend" (also identified in the letter as "Miss Jennie"). Written at Petersburg, Virginia, on November 29, 1863, Woodward describes his free time activities, experiences with local farmers, and foraging for fruits.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Junius Woodward Letter, Ms2018-033, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Junius Woodward Letter consists of a letter from Woodward to "dear friend" (also identified in the letter as "Miss Jennie"). Written at Petersburg, Virginia, on November 29, 1863, Woodward describes his free time activities, experiences with local farmers, and foraging for fruits. He also makes some mention of spending the upcoming winter around Petersburg and asks for her to write again soon.

Biographical / historical:

Junius Woodward was probably born about 1846 or 1847 in Alabama. Records don't clearly indicate with which regiment he served during the Civil War, but it was probably one from Alabama. After the war, he returned to Talladega and lived with his family, working as a clerk. In 1876, he married Sarah Rogers Wood (sometimes listed in census records as "Sallie"). They had one son, Rice. Woodward died in Talladega, Alabama, in 1921.

Acquisition information:
The Junius Woodward Letter was purchased by Special Collections in July 2018.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Junius Woodward Letter was completed in October 2018.