W. G. Blount Transcription of Camilla Moore Letters, 1991 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: W. G. Blount Transcription of Camilla Moore Letters, 1991

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-703

Primary Creator: Blount, W. G.

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged in original order.

Date Acquired: 01/22/1991

Subjects: Norfolk (Va.), United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women

Forms of Material: Correspondence, Transcriptions (documents)

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Ten transcribed letters featuring correspondence between Camilla Moore of Norfolk, Virginia and Sarah Elizabeth Valentine Allen. Nine of the letters were originally written by Camilla and range in date from May 29, 1860 to January 19, 1865. The tenth letter was originally written by Sarah and is dated January 18, 1848. The letters, transcribed by W. G. Blount, are prefaced by a cover page listing the letter by number, date, and original paper dimensions and description. Much of the content relates to daily life in Norfolk, particularly during Union occupation.

Subject/Index Terms

Norfolk (Va.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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 Source: W. G. Blount by donation

Preferred Citation: W. G. Blount Transcription of Camilla Moore Letters, MSS 0000-703, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed March 13, 2023.

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Folder 1: Transcriptions, Camilla Moore letters to Sarah V. Allen, circa 1991