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Willis F. Riddick Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2018-010

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a letter written by Willis F. Riddick in Richmond, Virginia, to Addie Courier, April 1st, 1863. Riddick's letter is written from the Confederate Capitol of Richmond, Virginia and contains information relating to popular literature, war news, and items regarding the city of Richmond. Riddick relates his opinion about a short novel, "The Step Sister," as well as his opinions of "Paddy Gilmore," a comedic piece. Both pieces were written in 1863. Riddick writes that the Spotswood Hotel and Richmond House (a boarding house) were recently closed due to a lack of food. Riddick shares his opinion of the duration of the war and believed that it would continue until the election of 1864.

Dates

  • 1863

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Willis F. Riddick Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Letter written by Willis F. Riddick in Richmond, Virginia, to Addie Courier, April 1st, 1863. Riddick's letter is written from the Confederate Capitol of Richmond, Virginia and contains information relating to popular literature, war news, and items regarding the city of Richmond.

Acquisition Information

The Willis F. Riddick Letter was donated to Special Collections in January 2016.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Willis F. Riddick Letter was completed in September, 2018.

Title
Willis F. Riddick Letter, 1863
Status
Completed
Author
Jeff Felton, Graduate Intern and Kira A. Dietz, Archvist
Date
2018 (CC0)
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