James W. Massie papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0142
Personal papers (40 items) of James W. Massie. The papers include incoming correspondence (1855-1857); Civil War papers, primarily incoming letters, orders and commissions, 1861-1863; post-war papers, including letters written by Massie's wife, Sophie, and documents relating to their son, James McDowell Massie; misc., other documents, Confederate bonds, and envelopes.
Dates
- 1855 - 1879
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions
Conditions Governing Use
Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.
Extent
40 items (1 half manuscript box)
Biographical / Historical
James Woods Massie, b. 1826, Augusta Co., Virginia; VMI Class of 1849; lawyer; VMI Faculty (Mathematics), 1849-1872 with time away for military service during Civil War; Lt. Col., 51st Virginia Infantry Regiment; d. 1872, Lexington, VA.
Physical Location
Manuscripts Stacks
Creator
- Massie, James W. (James Woods), 1826-1872 (Person)
- Massie, Sophonisba Breckinridge (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
