Hector Hart Letter,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Hector Hart Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Hector Hart Letter, Ms2012-013, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Hart, Hector (126th Regiment, Ohio Infantry)
Abstract:
Letter written by Hector S. Hart, a private with the 126th Regiment, Ohio Infantry to his mother. Dated April 30th, 1865.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Hector Hart Letter, Ms2012-013, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a letter written by Hector S. Hart, a private with the 126th Regiment, Ohio Infantry. The letter was written from camp near Danville, Va., to Hart's mother on April 30th, 1865. The letter discusses various regimental activities in Virginia, camp conditions, and relations with local citizens in Danville area.

Acquisition information:
Collection was purchased by Special Collections in February 2012.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Hector Hart Letter was completed in May 2012.