Request Material
United Confederate Veterans collection
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: United Confederate Veterans collection | |
| Creator: United Confederate Veterans | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1891-1906 | |
| Bulk Dates: 1903-1906 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.2 Linear Feet (1 half box) | |
| Collection Number: ms23 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
The United Confederate Veterans was organized in 1889. John B. Gordon, soldier and politician, born in Upson County, Georgia was elected the first Commander-in-chief and served until his death in 1904.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of records relating to the United Confederate Veterans from 1891-1906 and contains mostly correspondence among the officers of the organization concerning procedures, policies, reunions, and officers. Also included are letters of John B. Gordon, Stephen D. Lee (General commanding), William F. Mickle (Adjutant General and Chief of Staff), Thomas H. Edgar (Adjutant to Mickle), M.R. Turner, Olive Steele, George W. Gordon, H.W. Graber, A.W. Hutton, and Phillip H. Fall.
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
United Confederate Veterans collection, ms23, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired from Edward Mandrell in 1950.
Conditions Governing Use
Public Domain. No Copyright – United States: Collection is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ For additional information, please contact the Special Collections Libraries at sclib@uga.edu.