War of 1812 Collection
Scope and Content
This collection contains correspondence and military documents relating to the War of 1812, including materials before, during, and after the war, with a particular emphasis on activities in Virginia between 1806 and 1823. The bulk of the collection consists of letters written by individuals involved with or talking about the conflict. In addition, there are a small number of military documents, including battalion and regimental court marshalls, court summons, and printed materials from 1807-1817.
Dates
- 1806 - 1823
Creator
- Smelt, Dennis (Person)
- Turner, Benjamin (Person)
- Rob Abbott and Company (Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from War of 1812 Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Extent
0.3 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains correspondence and military documents relating to the War of 1812, including materials before, during, and after the war, with a particular emphasis on activities in Virginia between 1806 and 1823.
Arrangement
This collection is organized into two series. Series I: Letters, 1806-1823, contains letters by civilians and members of the military before the outbreak of the War of 1812, during the war, and in the immediate and extended aftermath. This series is in chronological order. Series II: Military Documents and Printed Materials, 1807-1817, includes battalion and regimental court marshalls from the 1st and 2nd Virginia Militia, a court summons, and a publication. this series is in chronological order.
Acquisition Information
The War of 1812 Collection was purchased in multiple accession by Special Collections during 2017. Additinoal materials may be added in the future.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the War of 1812 Collection was completed in May 2019.
- Title
- War of 1812 Collection, 1806-1823
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
- Date
- 2019 (CC0 1.0)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- 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