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E. Burke Wylie Papers, 1862-1865
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wylie, E. Burke
- Title
- E. Burke Wylie Papers
- Dates
- 1862-1865 (inclusive)18621865
- Quantity
- 0.3 linear feet (114 items)
- Collection Number
- SPC 976-0031 (collection)
- Summary
- Letters of a Civil War volunteer from Iowa who participated in the Vicksburg, Chattanooga, and Atlanta campaigns.
- Repository
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Eastern Washington University
Archives & Special Collections
Eastern Washington University Libraries
320 Media Lane - 100 LIB
Cheney, WA
99004-2453
Telephone: 5093592475
archives@ewu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
E. Burke Wylie moved to Iowa as a young man shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War, leaving his parents and brothers behind in Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the 31st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Co. K, in August 1862, in response to President Lincolns call for 300,000 volunteers.
Wylie served under Generals Grant and Sherman during some of their major campaigns, including Vicksburg, Chattanooga, and Atlanta. He remained with the Western Army throughout the war and was discharged in July 1865.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of letters written by Burke Wylie to his family in Pennsylvania during his enlistment as a Union solider in the Civil War. His comments include references to major military battles, daily army life, attitudes, and military figures. The letters are photocopies of a typescript created by Wylie's son.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Use of this collection is subject to the rules concerning access to archival and manuscript collections at Eastern Washington University. For more information, see: http://www.ewu.edu/Library/Services/Archives.xml
Copyright restrictions may apply. For more information or permission to publish, contact Eastern Washington University Libraries, Archives & Special Collections at (509) 359-2475, or archives@ewu.edu
Preferred Citation
E. Burke Wylie Papers; SPC 976-0031; box number; folder number; Archives & Special Collections, Eastern Washington University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The letters, which have been typed and photocopied by Burke's son, Scott S. Wylie, are arranged in chronological order. Indecipherable words have been left blank and some parts of letters are missing.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1:1 | 16 items |
8-24-1862 to 1-31-1863 |
| 1:2 | 16 items |
2-17-1863 to 7-4-1863 |
| 1:3 | 14 items |
8-9-1863 to 1-15-1864 |
| 1:4 | 16 items |
1-24-1864 to 4-28-1864 |
| 1:5 | 14 items |
5-16-1864 to 7-29-1864 |
| 1:6 | 15 items |
8-7-1864 to 11-6-1864 |
| 1:7 | 15 items |
12-17-1864 to 5-25-1865 |
| 1:8 | 8 items |
6-5-1865 to 7-6-1865 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Atlanta Campaign, 1864
- Chattanooga, Battle of, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1863
Personal Names
- Wylie, E. Burke
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 31st (1862-1865)
Geographical Names
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Siege, 1863
Form or Genre Terms
- correspondence
