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Series 5: Newspapers and Print Materials, 1846-1913

 Series

Scope and Contents

Series 5: Newspapers and Print Materials (1846-1913; approx. 5.25 cubic feet) consists primarily of Civil War-era (1861-1865) newspapers in addition to broadsides, periodicals, pamphlets, and books from or relating to the same period.

Dates

  • Creation: 1846-1913

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The John L. Nau III Civil War History Collection is predominantly in English. A small number of materials are in Spanish, French, Swedish, and German, and this is indicated at the file level.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 133 Cubic Feet (255 boxes; 9 framed items)

Arrangement

Series 5 is arranged in alphabetical order according to publisher name and chronologically therein with undated materials listed last. This arrangement is followed by materials from unknown publishers arranged chronologically.

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States