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Joseph M. Reed Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-098

Scope and Content

This collection largely consists of letters written by Joseph M. Reed to friends and family members during the American Civil War. He gives accounts of his experience. Three pieces in this collection are incomplete, but presumed to be authored by Reed. There are two letters addressed to Reed and signed by a friend, "Jermie Green."

Dates

  • 1864 - 1865

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in this collection are written in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

This collection is in the public domain. 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.

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Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection consists of letters between Joseph M. Reed and his friends and family.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one folder.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in June 2023.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Joseph M. Reed Correspondence 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 Joseph M. Reed Correspondence was completed in September 2023.

Title
Joseph M. Reed Correspondence, 1864-1865
Status
Completed
Author
Kat Zinn, Student Assistant, and Kira Dietz, Archivist
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