Richter Ellison Civil War 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:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Some items in this collectiom may have copyright restrictions. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Richter Ellison Civil War Collection, 1994-2003, undated, Ms2023-068, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
3.6 Cubic Feet 5 boxes, 1 oversize folder
Abstract:
This collections contains materials from American Civil War reenactor Richter Ellison. A large number of these materials were used for reenactments or for research, likely to improve historical accuracy. The bulk of the papers were created between 1994 and 2003 (undated documents are likely from the same time).
Language:
Materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Richter Ellison Civil War Collection, 1994-2003, undated, Ms2023-068, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collections contains materials from American Civil War reenactor Richter Ellison. A large number of these materials were used for reenactments or for research, likely to improve historical accuracy. This includes personal research and compiled files, correspondence, and several artifacts such as a reproduction surgery kit, pharmacy kit, and medical bag complete with replication medicines, surgical implements, and a travel scale. The bulk of the papers were created between 1994 and 2003 (undated documents are likely from the same time). The dates of creation or acquisition of artifacts by the collector are unknown.

Acquisition information:
The Richter Ellison Civil War Collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 2019.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Richter Ellison Civil War Collection was completed in August 2023.

Arrangement:

The original arrangement of this collection was largely maintained. Contents are arranged in folders according to topic.