Letter, c.1861-1865
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a letter written by Dollie P. F. Keen to her unnamed brother sometime during the Civil War. In the letter Keen gives a description of life on the homefront. Keen describes the conditions of trading cotton in the area, family financial concerns, attempts by the men in her neighborhood to avoid military service, and an outbreak of the measles. On the back of the letter a poem is written in different handwriting from the letter.
Dates
- c.1861-1865
Creator
- From the Collection: Keen, Dollie P. F. (Person)
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
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu