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Start Over Date range 2003 Subjects United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Benjamin Huddle Diary 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.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Henry Clay Deshields Collection 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.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

James Adger Smyth Memoir 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.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

James I. Robertson Jr. Papers 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 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

Organ Family Collection 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.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Randolph Family Papers 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.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Richter Ellison Civil War Collection 3.6 Cubic Feet 5 boxes, 1 oversize folder

This collections contains materials from American Civil War reenactor Richter Ellison. A large number of these materials were used for reenactments or for research, likely to improve historical accuracy. The bulk of the papers were created between 1994 and 2003 (undated documents are likely from the same time).
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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