Pyeatt Family Papers
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Scope and Content Note
The Pyeatt Family Papers primarily contains correspondence between Jesse H. Pyeatt, who served with the Confederate army during the Civil War, and his wife Matilda Woodruff Pyeatt. While the correspondence provides little historical or genealogical information concerning these families, it offers significant insight into the wartime experiences of these families. Also included are letters between far-flung members of these families that elucidate hardships brought about by the war.
The papers include correspondence of a personal nature as well as descriptions of troop movements, economic conditions and politics.
Dates
- 1855-1891
Creator
- Pyeatt family (Family)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Access Information
Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.
Use Information
No Use Restrictions Apply.
No Interlibrary Loan.
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Jesse Pyeatt was a member of the pioneer Pyeatt, Buchanan and Carnation families of Cane Hill, Washington County, Arkansas. He was married to Matilda Woodruff Pyeatt.
Extent
.3 Linear Feet (1 box)
Arrangement of the Papers
Correspondence is arranged in chronological order.
Acquisition Information
The Pyeatt Family Papers were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries on June 29, 2005, by Wayne W. Pyeatt of Memphis, Tennessee.
Processing Information
Processed by Jim Kelton; completed in March 2006.
- Title
- Pyeatt Family Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jim Kelton
- Date
- 2006
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Department Repository
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444
specoll@uark.edu