Edward B. Moore diary and correspondence, 1864-1896
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Moore, Edward B. (Edward Burt), 1831-1901
- Title
- Edward B. Moore diary and correspondence
- Dates
- 1864-1896 (inclusive)18641896
- Quantity
- .25 cubic ft.(1 box)
- Collection Number
- 06288
- Summary
- Captain Edward B. Moore was a soldier in the Civil War. Collection contains copies of Moore's 1864 diary transcripts of the Atlanta Campaign and several letters (1864-1896).
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Captain Edward B. Moore enlisted with the 54th Ohio Infantry in 1861. In 1864, he was with Sherman's troops at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain in June, was taken prisoner near Atlanta, Georgia in July, and released in a prisoner exchange in September. After the Civil War, he moved west, living in Garden City, Kansas in the late 1880s and serving as a prison guard in Canon City, Colorado in the 1890s. Moore died in Denver, Colorado in 1901.
Content Description
Collection contains copies of Moore's 1864 diary transcripts of the Atlanta Campaign and several letters (1864-1896), chiefly from comrades with whom he had served during the Civil War.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of this collection are available at https://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~178~178.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Edward B. Moore at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Dana P. Van Burgh, Jr. in August 1976.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in March 2021.
The collection was digitized by Josh Calvert in May 2020.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Dates: 1864-1896Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Atlanta Campaign, 1864 -- Personal narratives.
- Kennesaw Mountain, Battle of, Ga., 1864 -- Personal narratives.
Personal Names
- Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 54th.
Geographical Names
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisons and prisoners.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
Occupations
- Soldiers.
