Accession 10-1965: Initial Deposit, 1862 - 1864
Scope and Contents
This accession consists of thirty-three letters written by Thomas T. Bigbie to his parents and his wife between June 21, 1862, and July 1, 1864. The collection also contains photocopies of National Archives records relating to the Bigbie family, including Muster rolls, Prisoner of War Rolls, and a death report. Typescripts of the letters are available (folders 34-36). The library also has duplicated the collection on one reel of positive microfilm (microfilm Z 1010 .I53 no. 147).
Dates
- 1862 - 1864
Conditions Governing Access
This accession is open to research.
Extent
36 Folder(s)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This accession is organized chronologically.
Condition of Materials
Most of the letters are very fragile; some have evidence of attempted repair with sticky tape, which damaged them further.
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732
archives@auburn.edu
