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Civil War

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Use this heading for collections related to the American Civil War, including materials created after 1865 that have significant Civil War content. Also use the LCSH heading: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Found in 1431 Collections and/or Records:

Twilight in Gettysburg

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-031
Scope and Contents

Robert E. Lee, July 1, 1863

Dates: n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Twilight in Gettysburg

Cyril H. Tyler Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-009
Abstract

Letter from Cyril H. Tyler (1841-1913) of Kalamazoo, Michigan, a sergeant in Company I, 7th Michigan Infantry during the American Civil War, written to his father following the Battle of Seven Pines and referring to skirmishes with the enemy, Rebel sharpshooters, and crossing the Chickahominy River.

Dates: 1862
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Cyril H. Tyler Letter

Tyler-Ellis-Marye Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-067
Abstract The Tyler-Ellis-Marye Family Collection contains the family papers of President John Tyler, his second wife, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and descendants, mostly through the couple's daughter, Pearl Tyler Ellis. The collection includes letters written to the Tylers from family and friends; a letter written by the Tyler's son, David G. Tyler; an autograph book used at the 1868 Democratic National Convention; a published memorial to Mary L'Hommedieu Gardiner Horsford; photographs of Pearl Tyler...
Dates: 1848 - 1939
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Tyler-Ellis-Marye Family Collection

Tyler-Ellis-Marye Family Collection, 1848-1939 (Ms2010-067)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2010-067
Dates: 1848 - 1939
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Umbarger Family Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-066
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence relating to the Umbarger family from 1863-1867 and 1870-1883. Letters detail the family's experiences in the American Civil War and their migration from Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia, to Coss County, Indiana, shortly after the war's close.

Dates: 1863-1867, 1870-1883
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Umbarger Family Correspondence

Umbarger Family Correspondence, 1863-1867, 1870-1883 (Ms2010-066)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2010-066
Dates: 1863-1867, 1870-1883
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Adin B. Underwood Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-025
Abstract This collection comprises the papers of Brigader General Adin. B Underwood. The papers contain photocopies of Civil War-era correspondence written to Underwood by his wife and sister-in-law and Underwood's written requests to his superiors for leave from duty. The collection also consists of Underwood's pension records, his pay and muster sheets from his time in the Union Army, and his wife's applications for a widow's pension after his death in 1888. This collection includes a short history...
Dates: 1861 - 1926
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Adin B. Underwood Papers,

Uniform Coatee,

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Textile-1993-003
Scope and Content Item: uniform coatee Desc: Carolina Rifles coatee Date: Civil War? Color: blue gray Material: wool with quilted wool (?) lining Manufacturer: Chestnut St., Philadelphia: Jacob Reed’s Sons Donor: unknown Condition: stained, dirty; moth holes on sleeves, front, lining Special Markings: Gold buttons with palmetto tree and S.C. Back skirt spit in half with 3 buttons on each side and black stripe under buttons; inside pocket under left arm; 3 smaller buttons on sleeves set on black strip,...
Dates: c.1861-1865?
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Uniform Coatee,

Union Army Special Order (Montgomery County, VA),

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-032
Abstract

The collection contains a handwritten special order issued by the Union army to Captain Thomas Gregg of the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry.

Dates: 1865 - 1865
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Union Army Special Order (Montgomery County, VA),

Union Soldier [Charles] Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-016
Abstract

This collection contains the correspondence of a Union soldier named Charles and comprises twelve letters dating from September 22, 1861, through July 4, 1864, that discuss his time in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Dates: 1861 - 1864
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Union Soldier [Charles] Correspondence

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