Diary
- Scope and content:
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The diary contains very brief entries concerning regimental activities, such as miles marched and the location of camps. The volume begins with a short biographical sketch of Beall's early life. The volume also contains poetry/song, including "When This Cruel War is Over," "The Little Girl," and "Lieutenant General Jackson."
- Language:
- English
- Subjects:
- Confederate States of America. Army—Virginia Infantry Regiment, 62nd
Confederate States of America—Poetry
Soldiers—Virginia—Diaries
Songs -- Confederate States of America
Virginia—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Personal narratives—Confederate
Diaries - Places:
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Preston LibraryVirginia Military Institute345 Letcher Ave.Lexington, VA 24450-0304
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Jeffrey S. KozakEmail: archives@vmi.eduPhone: (540) 464-7516Phone: (540) 464-7566Fax: (540) 464-7089Web: www.vmi.edu/archives
- Parent restrictions:
- There are no restrictions
- Parent terms of access:
- Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.