Stephen Curwin Discharge Papers
Scope and Content
The collection consists of the Civil War discharge papers of Stephen Curwin, an enlisted union soldier in the 45th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Infantry. The papers detail Curwin's physical description, date of enlistment, and date and reason for discharge. The discharge papers were completed and approved by Col. Jonathan S. Belknap of the 85th New York Infantry.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 - 1862
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Biographical Information
Stephen Curwin was born in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania in 1839. He is described as being five-feet-ten, of fair complexion, and having red hair and grey eyes. Before entering service, Curwin was a farrier by trade. Curwin enlisted with Company C of the 45th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry on September 27, 1861. The regiment participated in many battles including Secessionville, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg, and Petersburg. Curwin was injured or became ill during the conflict and received his discharge papers on December 6, 1862 at a convalescent camp near Alexandria, Virginia.
Source: http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of the Civil War discharge papers of Stephen Curwin, an enlisted Union soldier in the 45th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by material type.
Acquisition Information
The Stephen Curwin Discharge Papers was acquired by Special Collections prior to 2010.
General Physical Description note
1 container; 0.1 cu. ft.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the Stephen Curwin Discharge Papers commenced and was completed in June, 2010.
Subject
- Curwin, Stephen, b.1839 (Person)
- Title
- A Guide to the Stephen Curwin Discharge Papers, 1862
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Carmen Boggs-Parker
- Date
- © 2010 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- 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