Frank Zeller, Soldier, Civil War Diary, 1864

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Frank Zeller, Soldier, Civil War Diary, A&M 3501, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 in.
Creator:
Zeller, Frank
Language:
English
Abstract:
Manuscript copy of a Civil War diary authored by Frank Zeller of Company L, Eighth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, describing his unit's march from Charleston, West Virginia to Lewisburg, West Virginia from May 29 to June 28, 1864. The narrative is interesting and at times dramatic, including unit action. Also includes, at the end, a four page poem about being released from Libby Prison, and another eight page poem titled "Night on Shiloh." The diary is 8 in. x 9 1/2 in. with hard black cover and red spine, bound with black lace, and with the narrative occupying 73 pages.
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Frank Zeller, Soldier, Civil War Diary, A&M 3501, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
Rules or conventions:
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