Charles A. Knight papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1665
Scope and Contents
The Charles A. Knight papers (1864-1865) contains Knight's original diary, a photocopy and a typescript of the diary, Knight's obituary, several poems by Charles A. Knight and David S. Davidson, excerpts from the book, Prison Life in Dixie (Central Book Concern: Chicago, 1880), and "The Story of the General," an article about a train named the General that ran during the Civil War. The diary dates from March 27, 1864 to June 24, 1865 and the original is accessible with permission of the Manuscript Division Head.
Dates
- 1864-1865
Creator
- Knight, Charles A., 1842-1934 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
The original diary have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
The original diary have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical Note
Charles A. Knight fought during the Civil War in the 22nd Indiana Volunteers. He enlisted July 11, 1861, and was later captured on July 18, 1864 and became a prisoner in the Confederate prison at Andersonville. He was released six months later. His experiences as a prisoner are recorded in the diary. He received an honorable discharge from the army on June 22, 1865.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (4 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Charles A. Knight papers (1864-1865) contains Knight's original diary, a photocopy and a typescript of the diary, Knight's obituary, several poems by Charles A. Knight and David S. Davidson, excerpts from the book, Prison Life in Dixie (Central Book Concern: Chicago, 1880), and "The Story of the General," an article about a train named the General that ran during the Civil War. The diary dates from March 27, 1864 to June 24, 1865 and the original is accessible with permission of the Manuscript Division Head. Charles A. Knight fought during the Civil War in the 22nd Indiana Volunteers. He enlisted July 11, 1861, and was later captured on July 18, 1864 and became a prisoner in the Confederate prison at Andersonville. He was released six months later. His experiences as a prisoner are recorded in the diary. He received an honorable discharge from the army on June 22, 1865.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Colleen Pedersen in 1997.
Processing Information
Processed by Valerie Richey in 1998.
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Creator
- Knight, Charles A., 1842-1934 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Charles A. Knight papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Valerie Richey.
- Date
- 1998 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu