Pyeatt Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MC 1628

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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)

Additional Description

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.