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Peterson Family Papers, 1858-1913 A&M 2028

Peterson Family Papers, 1858-1913 A&M 2028


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West Virginia and Regional History Center

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P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2028
Title
Peterson Family Papers 1858-1913
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/198880
Quantity
0 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 reel of microfilm and 15 pages (photocopies)
Creator
Peterson family
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Correspondence, speeches, essays, financial notes, certificates, an account book, a class attendance book for 1860, and a term paper prepared for a Glenville College, West Virginia, history class entitled, 'The Aaron D. Peterson Family.' The correspondence contains letters written by David T. Peterson to family and friends while serving with Federal forces in the Civil War. Subjects include schools, politics, farming, Civil War camps, units, troop movements, and battles at Droop Mountain, Moorefield, and Winchester, Virginia.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Peterson Family Papers, A&M 2028, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Account books
  • Civil War -- Camps and camp life
  • Civil War battles - Droop Mountain.
  • Civil War battles - Moorefield.
  • Civil War battles - Winchester.
  • Education
  • Farms and farming.
  • Glenville State College
  • Peterson family
  • Peterson, Aaron D.
  • Peterson, David T.
  • Politics and government.
  • Schools. SEE ALSO Academies
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  • Universities and colleges
  • Women's history -- 1850-1899
  • Women's history -- 1900-1929

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
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