Willis F. Riddick 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:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Willis F. Riddick Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Willis F. Riddick Letter, Ms2018-010, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Riddick, Willis F. (Willis Faulke)
Abstract:
Letter written by Willis F. Riddick in Richmond, Virginia, to Addie Courier, April 1st, 1863. Riddick's letter is written from the Confederate Capitol of Richmond, Virginia and contains information relating to popular literature, war news, and items regarding the city of Richmond.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Willis F. Riddick Letter, Ms2018-010, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a letter written by Willis F. Riddick in Richmond, Virginia, to Addie Courier, April 1st, 1863. Riddick's letter is written from the Confederate Capitol of Richmond, Virginia and contains information relating to popular literature, war news, and items regarding the city of Richmond. Riddick relates his opinion about a short novel, "The Step Sister," as well as his opinions of "Paddy Gilmore," a comedic piece. Both pieces were written in 1863. Riddick writes that the Spotswood Hotel and Richmond House (a boarding house) were recently closed due to a lack of food. Riddick shares his opinion of the duration of the war and believed that it would continue until the election of 1864.

Acquisition information:
The Willis F. Riddick Letter was donated to Special Collections in January 2016.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Willis F. Riddick Letter was completed in September, 2018.