William A. Gordon Memoirs

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Restrictions:

This collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], William A. Gordon Memoirs, WLU Coll. 0055, Special Collections, Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Summary

Extent:
7 Files 212 pages
Creator:
Gordon, William A. and Arphine, Dod, Mrs.
Language:
This collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], William A. Gordon Memoirs, WLU Coll. 0055, Special Collections, Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Background

Scope and content:

The memoirs include recollections of Gordon's childhood in Georgetown and Washington, D.C., of his relatives and friends, and of his career in the 1st Regiment of Engineers with the Army of Northern Virginia (1862-1865) as well as genealogical information.

Biographical / historical:

William A. Gordon served as a member of the Confederate army during the American Civil War, mostly with the 1st Regiment of Engineers, Army of Northern Virginia. As of 1865, he practiced law in Washington, D.C.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mrs. Arphine Dod.
Physical facet:
Typescript
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard