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Charles A. Knight papers, 1864-1865
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Knight, Charles A., 1842-1934
- Title
- Charles A. Knight papers
- Dates
- 1864-1865 (inclusive)18641865
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1665
- Summary
- 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.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access to original diary restricted except by permission of the Curator of Manuscripts.
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.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on 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.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Gift of Colleen Pedersen in 1997.
Processing Note
Processed by Valerie Richey in 1998.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-2 | Copy of Diary | 1864-1865 |
| 1 | 3 | Typed Copy of Diary | 1864-1865 |
| 1 | 4 | Poems and Articles |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Knight, Charles A., 1842-1934--Archives
Corporate Names
- Andersonville Prison
Geographical Names
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Prisoners and prisons
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Diaries
- Obituaries
Finding aid created by Valerie Richey.
1998 (last modified: 2019)
