James Cortada Civil War Centennial Collection
Scope and Content
This collection contains materials produced in conjunction with the centennial observation of the American Civil War, from 1961 to 1965. Included are booklets, newsletters, maps, newspaper articles, historical reprints, and commemorative ephemera. The collection also contains statistical abstracts and a chronology of the war, compiled by Cortada.
Dates
- Creation: 1955 - 1977
Language of Materials
The contents of this collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Suggested Note:
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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Full Extent
2.3 Cubic Feet (5 boxes)
Abstract
Collection of materials--including commemorative booklets, maps, articles, and newspapers--originating from the national observation of the centennial of the American Civil War.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically.
Source of Acquisition
The James Cortada Civil War Centennial Collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 2026.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the [collection name] 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 James Cortada Civil War Centennial Collection was completed in October, 2026.
- Title
- James Cortada Civil War Centennial Collection, 1955-1977
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John M. Jackson
- Date
- 2026 (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