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James I. Robertson Jr. Papers, 1849/2011 30.4 Cubic Feet 43 boxes and 1 oversize folder

Robertson, James I., Jr.
This collection includes research notes, manuscripts, typescript drafts, working copies and galley proofs for books and articles written by Virginia Tech's Alumni Distinguished Professor of History James I. Robertson Jr., 1982-2001. Large collection of notes, papers, and correspondence relateing to Virginia Civil War counties and units. Also contains a small set of general materials which includes items related to the preservation of lands adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield Park.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

John Harville Diaries, 1861/2010, bulk 1861/1864 0.4 Cubic Feet 2 boxes

Harville, John McBride, 1839-1913
The collection contains eight handwritten diaries chronicling John Harville's experiences during the American Civil War. From August of 1861 to January of 1864 Harville served with the 7th Wisconsin Regiment, Company F. He then transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps for the remainder of his term, ending in July 1864. His diaries include details and stories from camp life, largely around Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. Suffering from chronic "congestion of the lungs," Harville spent Autumn 1862 to Spring 1864 in hospitals. He continued to document this period with stories of daily life, chores, staff and volunteers at the hospitals, and war news.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

L. C. Angle, Jr., Collection, 1860/2001 0.5 Cubic Feet 1 box

Angle, L. C., Jr.
This collection consists largely of materials related to the history of the Civil War in Virginia, particularly - but not limited to - copies and transcripts of Civil War letters, personal papers, and manuscripts. The collection also contains Civil War and post Civil War-related printed materials and memorabilia. Includes "Reminiscence of the Years 1861-1865" by Frank S. Robertson, "Battle of Brandy Station or Fleetwood" author unknown, "Robert Edwin Miles of the 21st Virginia Cavalry" by Mr. L. C. Angle, Jr. in The Historical Society of Washington Co., VA Bulletin: 2002.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Patrick A. Bowmaster Papers, 1994/1995 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Bowmaster, Patrick A.
Three papers written by Patrick A. Bowmaster while a graduate student in history at Virginia Tech: "A Confederate Cavalryman at War: the Diary of Sergeant Jasper Hawse of the 14th Regiment Virginia Militia, the 17th Virginia Cavalry Battalion, and the 11th Virginia Cavalry;" "Occupation - 'Soldier:' the Life of 1st Sgt. Emanuel Stance of the 9th U. S. Cavalry 'Buffalo Soldiers,' the First African-American to Win the Congressional Medal of Honor for Action in the Post-Civil War Period;" "A Listing of Those Civil War-Related Articles Appearing in Volumes I Through XX of the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Which Were Not Reprinted in the Four Volume Battles and Leaders of the Civil War Book Set."
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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