John H. Snouffer Letters, 1864

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
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John H. Snouffer Letters, 1864, Ms2023-076, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Snouffer, John H. (133rd Ohio Infantry)
Abstract:
This collection contains letters to and from Union Soldier John H. Snouffer of the 133rd Ohio Infantry. The letter was from a member of the same company in the same camp, Captain Ellis H. Heagler.
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], John H. Snouffer Letters, 1864, Ms2023-076, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains letters to and from Union Soldier John H. Snouffer of the 133rd Ohio Infantry. The letter was from a member of the same company in the same camp, Captain Ellis H. Heagler. The letters are written in pencil.

Biographical / historical:

John H. Snouffer (1846-1939), served in the Union Army during the United States Civil War for just 4 months repairing telephone lines at Fort Powhattan, Virginia.

External source:

John H. Snouffer", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24417242/john-h-snouffer, accessed on July 19, 2023.

Acquisition information:
The John H. Snouffer Letters was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in March 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the John H. Snouffer Letters was completed in July 2023.