57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution

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:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from 57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: 57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution, Ms2017-045, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 57th
Abstract:
The collection...
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: 57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution, Ms2017-045, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a two-page, printed set of resolutions adopted by the 57th Virginia Regiment on January 30, 1865. Apparently in response to concerns about morale and lack of support for the Confederacy in the course of the war, the resolutions were a sort of reaffirmation of the values of the regiment, its continued willingness to fight, and its confidence in Robert E. Lee. Similar resolutions were adopted by regiments through the Confederate Army in the latter part of the Civil War.

Biographical / historical:

The 57th Regiment, Virginia Infantry was a least partially formed from volunteers in Powhatan, Pittsylvania, and Botetourt counties during September of 1861. The regiment fought in a number of significant campaigns and battles, including Gettysburg, Petersburg, and Appomattox.

Acquisition information:
The 57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution was purchased by Special Collections in February 2015.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the 57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution was completed in October 2015.