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Papers, 1862-1945

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 81, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Ten original letters written chiefly by Joseph Lawrence Pollard to his wife Pat. Also, certificate commissioning him Captain in the 64th Regiment of the 14th Brigade and 4th Division of the Virginia militia dated July 13, 1866.

Typescripts of 44 letters, 1862 (1862-1865), 1897, chiefly from Joseph Lawrence Pollard to his wife Pat. Includes typescripts of originals in folder 1 dated March 1 1863, June 12, 1863, December 20, 1864, January 5, 1865, and January 19, 1865.

Typescripts of two articles written by Joseph Lawrence Pollard about Civil War Battles.

Typescript of an account of the Battle of Midway during World War II by Joseph P. Pollard, Flight Surgeon in the Medical Corps, U.S. Navy.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862-1945

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.01 Linear Foot

Language

English

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copies of each letter and typescript in this collection can be viewed and/or downloaded under Digital Material on the Collection Overview tab.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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