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Tarter Family Papers, 1862, 1865 (Ms2012-021)

 Digital Record
Identifier: 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

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308