Shenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Isaac N. Baker Civil War memoirs
Collection
Identifier: MS-0357
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of an original manuscript fragment (approximately 12 pages) and typewritten transcription (21 pages) describing Isaac N. Baker's Civil War service as a Private in the Confederate Army's 18th Virginia Cavalry Regiment.Baker's language is descriptive and lively, and the account includes many vignettes that provide insight into the lives of both soldiers and civilians. The narrative covers the period between June 1863 and April 1865. Topics include:
Camp...
Fulkerson Family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0363
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of related to three members of the Fulkerson family: Samuel Vance Fulkerson (1822-1862), his brother Abram Fulkerson, Jr. (1834-1902), and Abram's son, Samuel Vance Fulkerson (1863-1926). Significant items include:
Civil War correspondence (dated March-May 1862) written by Samuel V. Fulkerson (1822-1862)
Samuel V. Fulkerson's (1822-1862) reports of the Battle of McDowell and the Battle of Winchester (dated May and June 1862)
Wartime...
George W. Rosenberger papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0387
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of documents and photographs relating to George W. Rosenberger, his family, and the operation of his cattle breeding operation at the family farm,"Rosendale," located in Rockingham County, Virginia. The collection includes:
Papers documenting the breeding and sale of cattle (1854-1870s)
Confederate government "tax in kind" assessment documents (1864)
Civil War documents, largely pertaining to Rosenberger's hiring of Abner...
Henkel Family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0374
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of four Civil War era letters concerning the Henkel and Kagey families of New Market, Virginia. Also included are two letters signed by Solon P. C. Henkel, M.D. for reimbursement for goods taken from his farm by Union soldiers and for medical supplies used while he cared for Union soldiers at the Federal hospital in New Market.
Henry H. Dedrick collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0332
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of correspondence of Confederate soldier Henry H. Dedrick, a Private in the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment. A bulk of the correspondence consists of letters to and from his wife, Mary E. A. Dedrick (Balsley) ("Lissa" or "Lizza"). Subjects include camp life, regimental activities, family and personal news, and hardships endured by civilians. The letter dated May 10-11, 1863 mentions the wounding and death of General Stonewall Jackson.
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