Daniel Curtis Collection,

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 the Daniel Curtis Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Daniel Curtis Collection, Ms2013-047, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Curtis, Daniel S., d.1890
Abstract:
The collection consists of an unbound diary, marching orders, and an itemized list of purchases kept by Daniel Curtis in May 1864.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Daniel Curtis Collection, Ms2013-047, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of an unbound diary, marching orders, and an itemized list of purchases. The diary entries are dated from May 5 through May 31, 1864. During this time, Curtis and the 1st District of Columbia Cavalry were sent to assist with the campaign at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia. Curtis' diary begins as he records the regiment's movements around the state of Virginia before they arrived to aid in the campaign. The marching orders and list of purchases both date to May 4, 1864.

Biographical / historical:

Daniel S. Curtis enlisted as a First Lieutenant in the Union Army on September 2, 1862. Originally part of the Twenty Eight Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers, Curtis became part of the 1st D.C. Cavalry (Baker's Cavalry) in May 21, 1863 where he worked as a recruiter. In the spring of 1864, Baker's Cavalry was sent to Virginia. In August of 1864, Curtis mustered into the field staff of the 1st Maine Cavalry. On July 5, 1866, Curtis was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Curtis died in 1890.

Acquisition information:
The Daniel Curtis collection was purchased by Special Collections in July 2013.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Daniel Curtis Collection was completed in August 2013.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically.