James G. Turner Correspondence

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 the James G. Turner Correspondence must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: James G. Turner Correspondence, Ms2019-029, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Turner, James G., d. 1865
Abstract:
The James G. Turner Correspondence contains 21 letters. 20 letters date from 1863-1864 written from Camp Taylor in Augusta County, VA. The letters detail regimental activities, camp life, war news, updates on family members who were also serving, rations, and hunting deserters. One letter is from 1871 which details updates on family members who were sick.
Language:
The letters in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: James G. Turner Correspondence, Ms2019-029, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The James G. Turner Correspondence contains 21 letters. 20 letters date from 1863-1864 written from Camp Taylor in Augusta County, VA. The letters detail regimental activities, camp life, war news, updates on family members who were also serving, rations, and hunting deserters. One letter is from 1871 which details updates on family members who were sick.

Biographical / historical:

James G. Turner enlisted on January 14, 1861 into Co. C of the 12th Georgia Infantry in Macon County, GA. He was listed as a prisoner of war on July 13, 1864. He died of pneumonia on January 21, 1865 while in captivity in Elmira, NY. Turner was married to Esther Zorado Turner at the time of his death.

Acquisition information:
The James G. Turner Correspondence was purchased by Special Collections in 2016 in two accruals.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the James G. Turner Correspondence was completed in June 2019.