Morris G. Shapleigh Correspondence
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
- Shapleigh, Morris G. (1837-1870) (Person)
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.
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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
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