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Dr. R. B. Rosenburg Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2477

  • Staff Only

This collection contains research material (photocopies of documents, transcriptions of originals, correspondence, illustrations, and articles) from 1984 to 1992 surrounding Dr. R. B. Rosenburg's For the Sake of My Country: The Diary of Col. W. W. Ward, 9th Tennessee Cavalry, Morgan's Brigade, CSA.

Dates

  • 1984-1992

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (2 folders)

Abstract

This collection contains research material (photocopies of documents, transcriptions of originals, correspondence, illustrations, and articles) from 1984 to 1992 surrounding Dr. R. B. Rosenburg's For the Sake of My Country: The Diary of Col. W. W. Ward, 9th Tennessee Cavalry, Morgan's Brigade, CSA.

Biographical/Historical Note

Randall Britt Rosenburg is a historian, scholar, and teacher. With degrees from Samford University, Auburn University, and the University of Tennessee, Rosenburg has taught at higher education institutions across Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia. His publications include 'For the Sake of My Country': The Diary of Colonel William W. Ward, 9th Tennessee Cavalry, Morgan's Brigade, C.S.A. and Living Monuments: Confederate Soldiers' Homes in the New South.

William Walker Ward (October 5, 1825-April 10, 1871) enlisted as a private in the 7th Tennessee Infantry on May 20, 1861 and served in Virginia under General Stonewall Jackson. After a medical furlough home to Dixon Springs, Tennessee, Ward joined Morgan's Cavalry. He rose from Sergeant to Captain to Colonel commanding the 9th Tennessee Cavalry. Ward led his regiment in many battles, skirmishes, and raids in Tennessee and Kentucky before he, Morgan, and most of their men were captured during the Great Northern Raid across Indiana and Ohio in 1863.

Arrangement

Collection consists of two folders.

Acquisition Note

These materials were donated to Special Collections in July 1992.

Related Materials

Interested researchers may wish to consult: MS.1270, William Walker Ward Diary and Photographs (1864 March 30-1865 April 6)

MS.2586, R. B. Rosenburg Papers (1984-1992)

For Rosenburg's edited diary of William Walker Ward, For the Sake of My Country: The Diary of Col. W. W. Ward, 9th Tennessee Cavalry, Morgan's Brigade, CSA, see Rare Books E. 579.6 9th .W36 1992.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480