Tarter Family Papers, 1862, 1865 (Ms2012-021)
Dates
- 1862, 1865, n.d.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Tarter Family Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Language of Materials
English
Acquisition Information
The collection was purchased by Special Collections in February 2012.
Abstract
The collection includes a letter from J. W. & Susan M. Tarter to J. W.'s brother, Confederate soldier James H. Tarter; a CSA envelope, and James H.'s Oath of Allegiance certificate.
Abstract
The collection includes a letter from J. W. & Susan M. Tarter to J. W.'s brother, Confederate soldier James H. Tarter; a CSA envelope, and James H.'s Oath of Allegiance certificate. The letter, written from Wythe County and dated November 2nd, 1862, includes mostly family news, food prices, and war news.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Tarter Family Papers was completed in June 2012.
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