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Correspondence, 1868-05-13 - 1870-04-03

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

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. It contains correspondence between members of the Organ family in Virginia from 1850-1894. The letters concern the homefront and war happenings with the 11th Regiment, Virginia Infantry between 1861-1863. Materials also include a photo album of unidentified family members, a binder full of transcripts of the letters, a momento with braided hair, and "The Organs of War" by Mary Cornelia Fischer. The Organ Family Collection consists of two series: Correspondence and Artifacts.

Dates

  • 1868-05-13 - 1870-04-03

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Text-based materials in this collection are in English.

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.9 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308