Parkie B. West Letters, 1861-1867, undated | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Parkie B. West Letters, 1861-1867, undated

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-572

Primary Creator: West, Parkie B.

Extent: 3.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type in chronological order.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Subjects: American letters--Virginia, Frederick (Md.), Norfolk (Va.), North Carolina--Goldsboro, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women, Women--Confederate States of America--History, Women--United States--History--19th century

Forms of Material: Correspondence, Notes

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Letters written to Miss Parkie B. West during and following the Civil War. Most letters discuss daily life from parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland.

Collection Historical Note

Parkie B. West is most likely Pamelia Bolling West Wilson (1847-1936).

Subject/Index Terms

American letters--Virginia
Frederick (Md.)
Norfolk (Va.)
North Carolina--Goldsboro
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women
Women--Confederate States of America--History
Women--United States--History--19th century

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: Unknown

Preferred Citation: Parkie B. West Letters, MSS 0000-572, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed February 18, 2016.

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