George W. Shue Diary Pages, 1862/1863

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], George W. Shue Diary Pages, 1862-1863, Ms2022-088, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Shue, George W. (Wisconsin)
Language:
The materials in this collection are written in English.
Abstract:
This collection contains the diary of George W. Shue, an American Civil War soldier from Wisconsin.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], George W. Shue Diary Pages, 1862-1863, Ms2022-088, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the diary of George W. Shue, an American Civil War soldier from Wisconsin. Shue wrote about the Battle of Malvern Hill, Second Battle of Fredericksburg, and Pittsburg Landing, as well as his daily life as a soldier and news about significant events like the capture of New Orleans. Of Malvern Hill, Shue wrote "Our brave boys was fighting hard and long still the enemy was obstinate and strong which let our Genls [generals] know they was holding their ground and if reinforced they would compell us to fall back."

Biographical / historical:

George W. Shue was an American Civil War soldier from Wisconsin.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 2015.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the George W. Shue Diary Pages was completed in December 2022.