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Tarter Family Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-021

Scope and Content

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.

Dates

  • 1862, 1865, undated

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.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

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.

Acquisition Information

The collection was purchased by Special Collections in February 2012.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Tarter Family Papers was completed in June 2012.

Title
A Guide to the Tarter Family Papers, 1862, 1865, undated
Status
Completed
Author
Cliff Bryant, Student Assistant and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
© 2012 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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