Charles E. Cantzon Journal, 1860/1865

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], Charles E. Cantzon Journal, 1860-1865, Ms2023-040, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Cantzon, Charles E., 1841-1908
Abstract:
The Charles E. Cantzon Journal contains handwritten sheets of varying sizes that are memoirs and journal entries from the American Civil War from 1860-1865.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Charles E. Cantzon Journal, 1860-1865, Ms2023-040, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Charles E. Cantzon Journal contains handwritten sheets of varying sizes that are memoirs and journal entries from the American Civil War from 1860-1865. Cantzon's journal recounts the unit's experiences, including its losses at Shiloh, his encounters with local families and plantations, and the changes in leadership of the 18th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry of the Confederate Army.

Please note: The original, handwritten notes extremely fragile. Please use transcripts, when possible.

Biographical / historical:

Charles E. Cantzon (1841-1908) was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and served in the 18th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Cantzon enlisted with Company C as a private in January 1861. Initially the company was known as Company I, and later Company II. In Augusst 1862 he was promoted to First Sergeant. He died in Wharton, Texas in January 1908.

External sources:

"Charles E Cantzon", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93285788/charles-e-cantzon, accessed on June 6, 2023.

"Soldier Details", National Park Service, https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers-detail.htm?soldierId=917BC08A-DC7A-DF11-BF36-B8AC6F5D926A, accessed on June 6, 2023.

Acquisition information:
The Charles E. Cantzon Journal was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in March 2011.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Charles E. Cantzon Journal was completed in June 2023.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type.