Fillmore Jordan Bible, 1861
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Brief Description: One 1861 pocket Bible of the New Testament previously owned by Confederate soldier Fillmore Jordan. The Bible has a hole through the front cover and indentation through a majority of the pages where an alleged bullet went through the book during fighting in Petersburg, Virginia. Jordan was a member of the 12th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery.
Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-428
Created by: Jordan, Fillmore
Volume: 1.0 Folders
Acquired: 07/31/1979.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Confederate States of America. Army
Genres/Forms of Material
Bibles
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Notes: Carroll H. Walker by donation
PreferredCitation: Fillmore Jordan Bible, MSS 0000-428, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.