NOEL, GEORGE W.
George W. Noel diary, 1861

Emory University

Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library

Atlanta, GA 30322

404-727-6887

rose.library@emory.edu

Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/8zq3s

Collection Stored Off-Site

All or portions of this collection are housed off-site. Materials can still be requested but researchers should expect a delay of up to two business days for retrieval.

Descriptive Summary

Creator: Noel, George W.
Title: George W. Noel diary, 1861
Call Number:Manuscript Collection No. 891
Extent: .25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:Diary of George W. Noel, a Confederate soldier in Rain's Brigade of the Missouri State Guards during the Civil War.
Language:Materials entirely in English.

Administrative Information

Restrictions on access

Special restrictions apply: Due to preservation concerns, researchers are required to use the transcription of the diary.

Collection stored off-site. Researchers must contact the Rose Library in advance to access this collection.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.

Additional Physical Form

Transcription of diary available.

Source

Gift, 1999.

Citation

[after identification of item(s)], George W. Noel diary, Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library, Emory University.

Processing

Processed by Paula E. Knight, June 13, 2001.

Collection Description

Biographical Note

George W. Noel, 1st Lieutenant, of Cass County, Missouri, was a Confederate soldier in Rain's Brigade of the Missouri State Guards in 1861. Noel probably died before or in the Battle of Wilson's Creek (August, 1861) just outside Springfield, Missouri.

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of a diary of George W. Noel from June 21 to August 1, 1861. The diary includes daily entries concerning the weather, the condition of the troops and any noteworthy incidents of the time. Noel provides commentary on the engagement at Carthage, Missouri on July 5, 1861 and his Brigade's movement toward Springfield, Missouri, in preparation for the Battle of Wilson's Creek. There is a gap in the diary entries between July 6 - July 18.

Selected Search Terms

Corporate Names

Topical Terms

Geographic Names

Form/Genre Terms

Occupation

v1.11.0-dev