Charles P. Deyerle Papers, 1842-1855

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
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Preferred citation:

Charles P. Deyerle Papers, mss 00191, Virginia Military Institute Archives, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Charles P. Deyerle Papers, mss 00191, Virginia Military Institute Archives, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The papers contain 12 items from the career of Charles P. Deyerle. Included are documents dating from his medical studies and his service in the United States Army. Also included are miscellaneous clippings.

Pencil sketch depicting the Virginia Military Institute as it was during Deyerle's cadetship.

VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith to Charles P. Deyerle: Bible verse in Smith's hand given as "a token of affection...."

Containing notes from medical school lectures at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as misc. clippings.

Signed by the medical faculty of the University of Pennsylvania.

Informing Deyerle of the examination for appointment as an army surgeon.

Deyerle's commission as assistant surgeon.

Travel notes written at Rio de Janiero and at sea off coast of South America.

Single issue.

Single issue. Top bears signature of "Miss Susan P. Deyerle."

Bears signature of C. P. Deyerle.

From the library of C. P. Deyerle.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Peter Deyerle was born on November 8, 1820 in Roanoke County, Virginia, the son of Joseph Deyerle and Anne Crawford. Deyerle was a member of the first graduating class of the Virginia Military Institute, receiving his diploma in July 1842. He subsequently studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and received a commission in the United States Army. As an army surgeon, he served in the Mexican War and was afterwards assigned to Benicia Barracks in California. He died in California on October 30, 1853; in 1855 his body was returned to Salem, Virginia and is buried in East Hill Cemetery.

Acquisition information:
The Deyerle Papers were donated to the Virginia Military Institute in two parts. Four items were received from Frank H. Hammond, Jr. in 1957. Additional items were donated by Howard R. Hammond in 1992.
Physical description:
The papers consist of 12 items.