Sturtevant Letters
Scope and Content Information
There are 145 pages worth of letters in this collection ranging from 1858-1884. Most of the letters include information about family births and deaths, illnesses and daily happenings. The pre-Civil War era letters are mostly information on family and farm affairs. The letters that were written during the Civil War contain information on family affairs,information on the members of the Sturtevant family in the Union army, and local happenings. The post-civil war letters cover family affairs including the divorce of Ann Sturtevant's brother William.
Dates
- Creation: 1858 - 1884
Creator
- Sturtevant family (Illinois) (Family)
Access
The collection is without restrictions.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Biographical/Historical Information
Ann Maria Sturtevant and Owen Sturtevant were married and lived in Maquon, Knox County, Illinois. other family members lived in Springfield and Monticello, Illinois.
Full Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The Sturtevant letters are arranged in alphabetical order according to the author of the letter.
Subject
- Sturtevant family (Illinois) (Family)
- Title
- Sturtevant Letters 1858-1884
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Gerrianne Schaad
- Date
- © 2000 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu