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Susan F. Cook
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2001.043
Title
L. C. Angle, Jr., Collection c.1860-2001
Quantity
0.5 Cubic Feet, 1 box
Creator
Angle, L. C., Jr.
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
This collection consists largely of materials related to the history of the Civil War in Virginia, particularly - but not
limited to - copies and transcripts of Civil War letters, personal papers, and manuscripts. The collection also contains Civil
War and post Civil War-related printed materials and memorabilia. Includes "Reminiscence of the Years 1861-1865" by Frank
S. Robertson, "Battle of Brandy Station or Fleetwood" author unknown, "Robert Edwin Miles of the 21st Virginia Cavalry" by
Mr. L. C. Angle, Jr. in The Historical Society of Washington Co., VA Bulletin : 2002.
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. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal
or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition
form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with
forms or to submit a completed form.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to research.
Preferred Citation
L. C. Angle, Jr. Collection, Ms2001-043 - Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University.
L. C. Angle, Jr. is an 1940 alumnus of Virginia Tech. He is a resident of Abingdon, VA and a Civil War history enthusiast.
Angle is also an active member in the Southwest Virginia Alumni Chapter. Colonel Angle also donated the Thomas W. Colley Collection.
The Colonel L. C. Angle, Jr. Collection is also available in Abingdon, Virginia.
The L. C. Angle, Jr. Papers extend from 1860-1990. The collections consists of materials related to the history of the Civil
War including copies and transcripts of letters, personal papers and manuscripts.
Photocopies and transcripts of Civil War Period letters including A. Anderson and Samuel T. Davidson. Includes a transcript
of an order from Major General Jackson. A photocopy of a directive from R. E. Lee to General Jackson.
1862
box-folder 1 folder: 2
James H. Barrett, confederate letters to his mother and his wife, Becca (photocopied and typewritten.) Barrett writes about
The Seven Days Battle near Richmond.
box-folder 1 folder: 3
Civil War Period letters (copies and transciptions) of James Clark (63rd Virginia regiment) to his wife, Martha and his sister.
The letters are from Camp Narrows, Camp Tallperson and Camp Charleston, VA, Camp Near Franklin Depot, Southampton County,
VA, Dalton, GA, Marietta, GA. Clark writes of seeing soldiers being branded as punishment for deserting in order to visit
their wives. He also witnessed soldiers from a N.C. regiment being shot as deserters. Clark mentions General Joseph E. Johnston.
Letter to Mr. Gallahan discussing debts.
1860, 1862-65
box-folder 1 folder: 4
Photocopy of David Perkins letters, 8th Tennessee Infantry.
box-folder 1 folder: 5
Letter to the War History Commission of Washington County, VA, discussing Washington County's participation in the Civil War.
Historical Sketches of SW Virginia. "John B. Floyd, From Southwest Virginia to the Buchanan Cabinet, 1847-1856 by Edward L.
Henson, Jr.
1968
box-folder 1 folder: 12
Reminiscences of Frank Smith Robertson (J.E.B. Stuart's staff) photocopy. F.S. Robertson was the son of Wyndam Robertson,
Governor of Virginia in 1846. Includes photocopy of letter from J.E.B. Stuart.
box-folder 1 folder: 13
"Sketch of Carpenter's Battery," by Charles McAllister.
1977
box-folder 1 folder: 14
A tribute to Jacob Swartz, Company D 1st Virginia Cavalry, a confederate soldier hired as a substitute by Alexander Galihan
(orginal document)
Newspaper articles relating to the Civil War. The Sun, Baltimore newspaper article "Furled Battle Flags of Union and Confederate.
late 1890s, 1907
box-folder 1 folder: 16
"Bull Run" Song of the Fourth Brigade (Confederate)
box-folder 1 folder: 17
Bulletin of the Historical Society of Washington County - Includes story of L. C. Angle's great great-grandfather who was
in the 21st Virginia Cavalry.
2002
box-folder 1 folder: 18
Charter, By-Laws - Rules of Order and List of Offices and Members of R. E. Lee Camp 1, Confederate Veterans. The Benevolent
Assn. of the Louisiana Division of the Army of Northern Virginia.
1884
box-folder 1 folder: 19
"The South's Battle Abbey." "Four Years Under Marse Robert." Sixteenth Annual Renion of Confederate War Veterans.nformation
Circular. Saltville, VA brochure. "A Monument to the Splendor of Human Character" by Hollins N. Randolph. "The Story of Camp
Chase" by W. H. Knauss. "The Confederate Museum in The Globe" informational brochure. Typewritten copy of the cast iron monument
on wouthwest slope of Snodgrass Hill - Trigg's Brigade. "Superb was the Day" by Gustav S. Faider (n.d. and no source.) Photocopied
order signed R. E. Lee, Headquarters, 13 December 1862. Blank document - Register of Births and Deaths.
1902, 1926
box-folder 1 folder: 20
"Offical Report of the History Committee of the Grand Camp C.V., Department of Virginia, Dr. Hunter McGuire. Reprint - Account
of the Reunion at Gettysburg, PA, 50th Anniversay. Sterling's Southern Fifth Reader - miscellaneous sections.
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