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Correspondence, clippings, and images.

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

This collection contains 24 letters, 2 stamped envelopes, 2 cent stamps, 1 baby photo, a Victorian valentine, newspaper clippings, a photo of an unidentified infant, and a decorated box.

The correspondence is mostly between family and friends and contains news of day-to-day life. A majority of the letters are by Charles Moor and include some Civil War content, such as an 1862 description of a "grand review." In addition, there is a letter from someone wanting to be fixed up with the sister of Charles F. Moor, after seeing her picture. Other correspondence is to and from Charles Moor's mother, Emily Moor. There is a letter of condolence to Mr. and Mrs. Crane in Massachusetts, following the death of their daughter, related to a small newspaper clipping in the collection.

Dates

  • 1859-1885, n.d.

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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