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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward L. Stratton Diary, Ms2001-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
The Edward L. Stratton Diary was purchased by Special Collections in January 2001.
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward L. Stratton Diary was completed in October 2013.
Edward L. Stratton was an American Civil War soldier who served in the 122nd Pennsylvania Infantry.
The Edward L. Stratton Diary was written by an American Civil War soldier who served in the 122nd Pennsylvania Infantry, and it covers military action, army medicine, battle wounds, and hospital life and work. The diary describes his experiences during the war and contains entries written between 1862-1864. At the back of the diary is biographical information. Also included are several pieces of correspondence, and some diary entries written on separate sheets of paper.
The guide to the Edward L. Stratton Diary by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).