A Guide to the Tarter Family Papers, 1862, 1865, undated, Ms.2012.021

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Cliff Bryant, Student Assistant and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist

Abstract

The collection includes a letter from J. W. & Susan M. Tarter to J. W.'s brother, Confederate soldier James H. Tarter; a CSA envelope, and James H.'s Oath of Allegiance certificate.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Tarter Family Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Tarter Family Papers, Ms2012-021, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

The collection was purchased by Special Collections in February 2012.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Tarter Family Papers was completed in June 2012.

Scope and Content

The collection includes a letter from J. W. & Susan M. Tarter to J. W.'s brother, Confederate soldier James H. Tarter; a CSA envelope, and James H.'s Oath of Allegiance certificate. The letter, written from Wythe County and dated November 2nd, 1862, includes mostly family news, food prices, and war news.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Civil War
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Tarter family (Wythe County, Virginia)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Wythe County (Va.)