Richter Ellison Civil War Collection
Scope and Content
This collections contains materials from Civil War reenactor Richter Ellison. A large number of these materials were used for reenactments or for research, likely to improve historical accuracy. This includes personal research and compiled files, correspondence, and several artifacts such as a reproduction surgery kit, pharmacy kit, and medical bag complete with replication medicines, surgical implements, and a travel scale. The bulk of the papers were created between 1994 and 2003 (undated documents are likely from the same time). The dates of creation or acquisition of artifacts by the collector are unknown.
Dates
- 1994-2003, undated
Language of Materials
Materials in this collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Some items in this collectiom may have copyright restrictions. 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.
Extent
3.6 Cubic Feet (5 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Abstract
This collections contains materials from Civil War reenactor Richter Ellison. A large number of these materials were used for reenactments or for research, likely to improve historical accuracy. The bulk of the papers were created between 1994 and 2003 (undated documents are likely from the same time).
Arrangement
The original arrangement of this collection was largely maintained. Contents are arranged in folders according to topic.
Source of Acquisition
The Richter Ellison Civil War Collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 2019.
Separated Materials
This donation included a collection of American Civil War related books and publications. These items have been cataloged for Special Collections and University Archives' Rare Book Collection. Catalog records for the publications related to this collection contain a note with the donor's name.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Richter Ellison Civil War Collection 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 Richter Ellison Civil War Collection was completed in August 2023.
- Title
- Richter Ellison Civil War Collection, 1994-2003, undated
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2023 (CC0 1.0)
- 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