Charles A. Knight papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1665

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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.

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

Additional Description

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.