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War of 1812 Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2017-013

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

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

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