Marion Moss Diary Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1992-076

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains Marion Moss' diary and partially finished contemporary transcriptions. The diary, written in a ledger, includes rosters of Moss’s military regiment and entries about life as a soldier during the Civil War. This version was re-copied by Moss’s son in 1898. The title page bears the following “When you Borrow this Book always Return according to Promise to J. M. Levy.” The following list appears under this inscription: “General Anderson, General Simons(?), General Henderson, General Thomas, Dr. H. J. Eckenrode, Richmond, Va.” Initials follow the general’s names, perhaps confirming the return of the diary. Pages are both numbered and unnumbered. The first five leaves contain a sketchy table of contents. Muster rolls for Company H. 3rd Georgia Regiment at Camp Hardship, Virginia begin on leaf six. Dates of death and promotions for men are also listed. The diary begins on page 20. This note appears on the top of the page: “This is as I saw it and kept dates. [I]t may be different as others saw it. M Moss.” Subjects include foraging for food, the weather, illnesses, fellow soldiers, leaves, and battles, including one between the Monitor and the Merrimac.

Contemporary transcriptions are also included in this collection. Original, edited, and final versions are arranged by years.

Dates

1861 - 1865

Creator

Moss, Marion, 1825-1904. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

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Biographical Sketch

Marion Moss was born on November 28, 1825 in Covington, Georgia. He enlisted in the Confederate Army on April 26, 1861 with Company H, Third Georgia Regiment. He served mainly in the area around Norfolk, Virginia and Roanoke Island, North Carolina. He married his wife, Mary, in 1868. Family history states that Moss’ son copied the diary to its present form in 1898.

Extent

.2 Linear feet (1 slim document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into one series.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.