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Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Certificate, ca. 1938

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection contains the papers of William B. Turner, a Union soldier in the American Civil War. His memoir entitled, "Waifs: Or, Rough-Notes of the Life of a Soldier Boy!" was written by Turner about the Battle of the Wilderness from the April 16 and June 1, 1864. The collection also has Turner's discharge papers from the 27th New York Light Battery, a letter from Turner to the Commissioner of Pensions about his pension, and a letter from the Commissioner replying to Turner. The collection includes other military documents and family papers belonging to Turner and family.

Dates

  • ca. 1938

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

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