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John H. Snouffer Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-076

Scope and Content

This collection contains letters to and from Union Soldier John H. Snouffer of the 133rd Ohio Infantry. The letter was from a member of the same company in the same camp, Captain Ellis H. Heagler. The letters are written in pencil.

Dates

  • 1864

Creator

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Biographical Note

John H. Snouffer (1846-1939), served in the Union Army during the United States Civil War for just 4 months repairing telephone lines at Fort Powhattan, Virginia.

External source:

John H. Snouffer", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24417242/john-h-snouffer, accessed on July 19, 2023.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection contains letters to and from Union Soldier John H. Snouffer of the 133rd Ohio Infantry. The letter was from a member of the same company in the same camp, Captain Ellis H. Heagler.

Source of Acquisition

The John H. Snouffer Letters was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in March 2017.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the John H. Snouffer Letters 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 John H. Snouffer Letters was completed in July 2023.

Title
John H. Snouffer Letters, 1864
Status
Completed
Author
Sterling Bryant, Student Assistant
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

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