Dollie P. F. Keen 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 Dollie P. F. Keen Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Dollie P. F. Keen Letter, Ms2012-023, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Keen, Dollie P. F.
Abstract:
The collection consists of a letter written by Dollie P. F. Keen to her unnamed brother sometime during the Civil War.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Dollie P. F. Keen Letter, Ms2012-023, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a letter written by Dollie P. F. Keen to her unnamed brother sometime during the Civil War. In the letter Keen gives a description of life on the homefront. Keen describes the conditions of trading cotton in the area, family financial concerns, attempts by the men in her neighborhood to avoid military service, and an outbreak of the measles. On the back of the letter a poem is written in different handwriting from the letter.

Acquisition information:
The collection was purchased by Special Collections in December 2011.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dollie P. F. Keen Letter was completed in June 2012.