George J. Schmutz Papers
Scope and Content
This collection contains two books compiled by George J. Schmutz. The first book, titled "History of my boyhood days and early recollections of young manhood", covers Schmutz' family history, poetry, political and opinion pieces, and American Civil War memoirs. The second book, titled "Events in my young man days", includes a history of the 188th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry copied from a history written by Samuel P. Bates with added details and notes by Schmutz.
Dates
- 1868 - 1926
Creator
- Schmutz, George J., 1848-1932 (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
Biographical Note
George J. Schmutz was born on December 13, 1848, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Schmutz is the son of John S. Schmutz and Catherine Appolonia Frey. During the American Civil War, Schmutz enlisted in the Union Army in February 1864 and was mustered into the 188th Pennsylvania Infantry. He was discharged in December 1865. Following the war, Schmutz married Amanda Catherine Walker, and they had four children. Schmutz passed away on September 7, 1932, in Cumberland, Maryland.
External Sources:
"George J. Schmutz" in the Pennsylvania, U.S., Civil War Muster Rolls, 1860-1869, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/301603:9040, accessed October 2023.
George J Schmutz, family tree on Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/family-tree/person/tree/22510617/person/1259220454/facts, accessed October 2023.
Extent
0.3 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Abstract
This collection contains two books complied by George J. Schmutz (1848-1932) that include Schmutz' family history, poetry, political and opinion pieces, American Civil War memoirs, and a history of his regiment, the 188th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
Source of Acquisition
The George J. Schmutz Papers were purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in October 1992.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the George J. Schmutz Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the George J. Schmutz Papers completed in October 2023.
- Title
- George J. Schmutz Papers, 1868-1926
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Tyler Williams, Student Assistant
- Date
- 2023 (CC0 1.0)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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