viblbv02061Ellison, Richter Civil War CollectionRichter Ellison Civil War Collection, 1994-2003, undated Ms.2023.068Kat Zinn, Student AssistantSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

2023 (CC0 1.0)

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-11-13 07:14:02 -0500.Description is written in: English, Latin script. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Richter Ellison Civil War Collection Ms.2023.068 3.6 Cubic Feet 5 boxes, 1 oversize folder 1994-2003, undated 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). Materials in this collection are in English. Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

 Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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.

 Source of Acquisition

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.

 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.

 Arrangement

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

 Separated Materials

This donation included a collection of American Civil War related books and publications. These items have been cataloged for Special Collections and University Archives' Rare Book Collection. Catalog records for the publications related to this collection contain a note with the donor's name.

 Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Richter Ellison Civil War Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

 Civil War United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Medicine, Military -- History Longstreet Corps Weapons Safety Policiesundated11"Fire on the Mountain" by Peter Cozzensundated12Newspaper Clippings1996-200113Correspondence1995-200314Lynchburg Historical Civil War Information1994-199815Civil War Medicines - North South Medical Times1995-199916Civil War - North South Medical Times1994-199617Civil War Medical Journals/Newsletters1991-199918Regimental Log (33rd Infantry 1st Brigade Virginia Volunteers)199619"Rally on the Colors" Newsletter2001110Stonewall Brigade Standardsundated111AOL/Civil War1997-2001112Civil War - VT Resources1996-1999113Civil War Medical Re-Enacting1995-1996114Civil War Re-Enactments Living Historiesundated115Papers Removed from Medical Bagsundated116Bohemian Brigade Bookshop and Publishers Catalog1999117Files on the Civil Warundated118-1921Historical Data/Statisticsundated22Civil War Drug Researchundated23Map of Gettysburgundated1Battle of First Manassas Troop Movement Maps 3 and 6undated1Battle of Second Manassas Troop Movement Maps 1 through 16undated1Chloroform Jarundated2Imitation Medicinesundated2Medical Bagundated4Pharmacy Kitundated3Reproduction Surgery Kitundated5Metal Cup and Threadundated2