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Morris G. Shapleigh Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-099

Scope and Content

This collection consists of two letters from Morris G. Shapleigh, addressed to his "friend Augustus." The letters give descriptions of camp life and Shapleigh's experiences during the Civil War.

Dates

  • 1862 - 1863

Creator

Language of Materials

This collection is 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 two letters from Morris G. Shapleigh, addressed to his "friend Augustus."

Source of Acquisition

Materials were separated out of another collection purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in June 2023.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Morris G. Shapleigh Correspondence 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 Morris G. Shapleigh Correspondence was completed in September 2023.

Title
Morris G. Shapleigh Correspondence, 1862-1863
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