Union Hospital Bed Card

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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Union Hospital Bed Card, c. 1861-1865, Ms2025-064, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The collection contains a blank Union hospital card from the American Civil War. It includes sections for personal information, soldier rank, diagnosis, and treatment.
Language:
The 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], Union Hospital Bed Card, c. 1861-1865, Ms2025-064, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a blank Union hospital card from the American Civil War. Entries on the first portion card include name, age, nativity, marital status, residence, and the address of nearest relative. It then asks for soldier rank, company, regiment, and the date admitted. The next section has a large box to fill in the diagnosis, then asks for the occasion wounded, the date, and the nature of missile or weapon. On the back of the card there are two large spaces to write in the treatment used and the results.

Biographical / historical:

There is no information on the hospital of origin.

Acquisition information:
The Union Hospital Bed Card was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in September 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Union Hospital Bed Card was completed in August 2025.