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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Benjamin Huddle Diary, 1861/2006

0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
The Benjamin Huddle Diary consists of a photocopy and transcript of the diary, which describes his experience as a Confederate soldier in the 29th Virginia Infantry during the American Civil War. The transcript was produced by his decendent Randal Huddle.
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Benjamin Huddle Diary, 1861/2006 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Huddle, Benjamin, 1840-1916
The Benjamin Huddle Diary consists of a photocopy and transcript of the diary, which describes his experience as a Confederate soldier in the 29th Virginia Infantry during the American Civil War. The transcript was produced by his decendent Randal Huddle.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Henry Clay Deshields Collection, 1861/2016

0.7 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
The Henry Clay Deshields Collection contains letters sent to Sarah Deshields from Henry Clay Deshields during his service in the Confederate Army between 1861 and 1865. The collection also contains biographical information on Henry Clay Deshields and the book, Civil War Echoes: Voices from Virginia (1860-1891) by James I. Robertson, Jr. There is also a framed CSA Service Appointment Document dated May 1861.
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Henry Clay Deshields Collection, 1861/2016 0.7 Cubic Feet 2 boxes

Deshields, Henry Clay, 1832-1884
The Henry Clay Deshields Collection contains letters sent to Sarah Deshields from Henry Clay Deshields during his service in the Confederate Army between 1861 and 1865. The collection also contains biographical information on Henry Clay Deshields and the book, Civil War Echoes: Voices from Virginia (1860-1891) by James I. Robertson, Jr. There is also a framed CSA Service Appointment Document dated May 1861.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

James Adger Smyth Memoir, 1917/2010

0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
The collection contains an original typescript memoir of James Adger Smyth (1837-1920) of Charleston, SC, as well as a transcript of the memoir and an introduction/brief biography by a descendant.
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James Adger Smyth Memoir, 1917/2010 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Smyth, James Adger, 1837-1920
The collection contains an original typescript memoir of James Adger Smyth (1837-1920) of Charleston, SC, as well as a transcript of the memoir and an introduction/brief biography by a descendant.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

James I. Robertson Jr. Papers, 1849/2011

30.4 Cubic Feet 43 boxes and 1 oversize folder
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.
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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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

John Harville Diaries, 1861/2010, bulk 1861/1864

0.4 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
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.
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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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Organ Family Collection, 1836/2006

1.9 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
The Organ Family Collection includes materials from 1836-2006. Materials concern the Organ family's experience on the homefront and in battle during the American Civil War.
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Organ Family Collection, 1836/2006 1.9 Cubic Feet 2 boxes

Layne, David Orison, 1832-1862
The Organ Family Collection includes materials from 1836-2006. Materials concern the Organ family's experience on the homefront and in battle during the American Civil War.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Randolph Family Papers, 1851/2004, bulk 1851/1865

0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
The collection contains selected transcriptions of correspondence and documents of the Randolph family of Virginia. These documents depict family situations, events leading up to the American Civil War, and conditions during the war.
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Randolph Family Papers, 1851/2004, bulk 1851/1865 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Randolph family
The collection contains selected transcriptions of correspondence and documents of the Randolph family of Virginia. These documents depict family situations, events leading up to the American Civil War, and conditions during the war.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Richard B. Dickenson Papers,, 1931/2004, bulk 1964/2000

4 Cubic Feet 11 Boxes
The collection is composed of materials related to Dickenson's research on Southwest Virginia African Americans from the Civil War until the present.
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Richard B. Dickenson Papers,, 1931/2004, bulk 1964/2000 4 Cubic Feet 11 Boxes

Dickenson, Richard B., 1930-2006
The collection is composed of materials related to Dickenson's research on Southwest Virginia African Americans from the Civil War until the present.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Thomas David Perry Collection, 1979/2007

19 Cubic Feet 19 boxes
The Thomas David Perry Collection includes the papers relating to the history of Patrick County, Virginia, and native son James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart, a Confederate General during the American Civil War, particularly Stuart's genealogy and birthplace, Laurel Hill.
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Thomas David Perry Collection, 1979/2007 19 Cubic Feet 19 boxes

Perry, Thomas David
The Thomas David Perry Collection includes the papers relating to the history of Patrick County, Virginia, and native son James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart, a Confederate General during the American Civil War, particularly Stuart's genealogy and birthplace, Laurel Hill.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

United Daughters of the Confederacy, Dr. Harvy Black Chapter Records, 1862/2010

4.4 Cubic Feet 7 boxes and 1 oversize folder
This collection contains the records of Dr. Harvy Black Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. It contains files devoted to local Confederate veterans, as well as chapter financial records, minute books, membership records, printed materials and scrapbooks.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy, Dr. Harvy Black Chapter Records, 1862/2010 4.4 Cubic Feet 7 boxes and 1 oversize folder

United Daughters of the Confederacy. Dr. Harvy Black Chapter (1896-2009) (Blacksburg, Va.)
This collection contains the records of Dr. Harvy Black Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. It contains files devoted to local Confederate veterans, as well as chapter financial records, minute books, membership records, printed materials and scrapbooks.

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