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Benjamin Huddle Diary photocopy and transcription, 1861-1865, 1987, 2006, undated

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Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Benjamin Huddle Diary consists of an undated photocopy of diary entries from 1861-1865 and a transcript of the diary created in 1987. Transcriber Randal Huddle, a descendent of Benjamin Huddle, provides an introduction, including basic facts and a small guide to the transcription. Following that is 17 pages of diary writing. Pages 18-22 are a transcription of Benjamin Huddle's account book, showing pay and goods paid for. Pages 22-29 feature a rough timeline of Benjamin Huddle's travels, as indicated by date and number of Sundays in Confederate service. Several more pages are a transcription of Benjamin Huddle's rough copy of his diary account into a later account book. There is also a 2006 inscription in the transcript by James F. Wilson about his relationship to Huddle.

Dates

  • 1861-1865, 1987, 2006, undated

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