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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], George W. Shue Diary Pages, 1862-1863, Ms2022-088, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 2015.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the George W. Shue Diary Pages was completed in December 2022.

Biographical Note

George W. Shue was an American Civil War soldier from Wisconsin.

Scope and Content

This collection contains the diary of George W. Shue, an American Civil War soldier from Wisconsin. Shue wrote about the Battle of Malvern Hill, Second Battle of Fredericksburg, and Pittsburg Landing, as well as his daily life as a soldier and news about significant events like the capture of New Orleans. Of Malvern Hill, Shue wrote "Our brave boys was fighting hard and long still the enemy was obstinate and strong which let our Genls [generals] know they was holding their ground and if reinforced they would compell us to fall back."

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Civil War
• Diaries
• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Diaries

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the George W. Shue Diary Pages by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).