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West Virginia and Regional History Center

West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Primary Collecting Areas:
West Virginia and Appalachia History and Culture
Description:
The West Virginia & Regional History Center preserves and provides access to the records that document the history and culture of the state and the central Appalachian region. The Center is part of West Virginia University Libraries.
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Start Over Repository West Virginia and Regional History Center Subjects Civil War -- Confederate States of America. Army of Northern Virginia
West Virginia and Regional History Center

Joseph C. Snider (1839-1864), Soldier, Civil War Diary, 1861/1864

0.17 Linear Feet Summary: 2 in. (1 folder, 1/4 in.); (1 reel of microfilm, 1.75 in.)
Civil War diaries of Joseph C. Snider (1839-1864) of Harrison County, West Virginia, who served in Company C of the 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment from June 1861 to his death in battle on September 19, 1864. Collection consists of three diaries on microfilm that cover the periods from June 1861 to May 1862; January 1, 1863 to July 1, 1863; and March 26, 1864 to September 19, 1864. There is no explanation for the gaps in Snider's journals. Snider provides detailed descriptions of his major combat experiences (western Virginia in 1861; the Shenandoah Valley in spring 1862; actions in western Virginia in the spring of 1863; the battle of Gettysburg; the 1864 Overland Campaign; Jubal Early's 1864 raid on Washington, D.C.; and the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign); minor skirmishes and engagements; and daily life in the Army of Northern Virginia. Folder contains handwritten account of the transfer of the diary from Joseph Snider after his death to his commanding officer, to his brother, and then passed down through the family until it was loaned to the WVRHC to make a copy.
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Joseph C. Snider (1839-1864), Soldier, Civil War Diary, 1861/1864 0.17 Linear Feet Summary: 2 in. (1 folder, 1/4 in.); (1 reel of microfilm, 1.75 in.)

Snider, Joseph C. (1839-1864)
Civil War diaries of Joseph C. Snider (1839-1864) of Harrison County, West Virginia, who served in Company C of the 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment from June 1861 to his death in battle on September 19, 1864. Collection consists of three diaries on microfilm that cover the periods from June 1861 to May 1862; January 1, 1863 to July 1, 1863; and March 26, 1864 to September 19, 1864. There is no explanation for the gaps in Snider's journals. Snider provides detailed descriptions of his major combat experiences (western Virginia in 1861; the Shenandoah Valley in spring 1862; actions in western Virginia in the spring of 1863; the battle of Gettysburg; the 1864 Overland Campaign; Jubal Early's 1864 raid on Washington, D.C.; and the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign); minor skirmishes and engagements; and daily life in the Army of Northern Virginia. Folder contains handwritten account of the transfer of the diary from Joseph Snider after his death to his commanding officer, to his brother, and then passed down through the family until it was loaned to the WVRHC to make a copy.
West Virginia and Regional History Center

Powell Benton Reynolds (1841-1914) Correspondence, 1861/1864

0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder)

Transcriptions of letters written by P.B. Reynolds while a member of the 5th Kentucky Infantry, and the 50th Virginia Infantry of the Confederate Army from Highland Forest, Kentucky, January 30, 1861; Orange C .H., Va., August 7, 1863; 50th V. Regt. Camp, March 6 and April 13 1864; and Spotsylvania C. H., Va. May 19, 1864. The originals of the letters can be found in A&M 1195.

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Powell Benton Reynolds (1841-1914) Correspondence, 1861/1864 0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder)

Reynolds, Powell Benton, 1841-1914

Transcriptions of letters written by P.B. Reynolds while a member of the 5th Kentucky Infantry, and the 50th Virginia Infantry of the Confederate Army from Highland Forest, Kentucky, January 30, 1861; Orange C .H., Va., August 7, 1863; 50th V. Regt. Camp, March 6 and April 13 1864; and Spotsylvania C. H., Va. May 19, 1864. The originals of the letters can be found in A&M 1195.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Powell Benton Reynolds (1841-1914) Correspondence, 1861/1885

0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder, 1 item); (1 oversize folder, 1/4 in.)

Three letters from Reynolds as a Confederate soldier, Co, K, 50th Virginia Infantry, contain excellent descriptions of life in the Army of Northern Virginia. One letter contains Reynolds views on the right of secession and there is a letter from William P. Willey informing Reynolds of his election to the Chair of English at WVU. Collection also contains seven diplomas from Richmond College Reynolds received between 1867 – 1877. Typed copies of the letters may be found in A&M 390.

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Powell Benton Reynolds (1841-1914) Correspondence, 1861/1885 0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder, 1 item); (1 oversize folder, 1/4 in.)

Reynolds, Powell Benton, 1841-1914

Three letters from Reynolds as a Confederate soldier, Co, K, 50th Virginia Infantry, contain excellent descriptions of life in the Army of Northern Virginia. One letter contains Reynolds views on the right of secession and there is a letter from William P. Willey informing Reynolds of his election to the Chair of English at WVU. Collection also contains seven diplomas from Richmond College Reynolds received between 1867 – 1877. Typed copies of the letters may be found in A&M 390.

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