Joseph L. Curby Manuscript Collection [DOC MSS 43]

Collection

Identifier: DOC MSS 43

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The documents in this collection exemplify some of the common types of records produced by the armies during the Civil War.

Dates

1861-1896

Creator

Curby, Joseph (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Please contact the Saint Louis University Archives for details.

Biographical or Historical Information

Joseph L. Curby was born on April 4, 1831 in Chester County Pennsylvania to William Curby and Catherine Fletcher Curby. He served in the Civil War as captain of Company I, 84th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers and was also a sutler for various army units. Later, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and died on March 8, 1904. He is buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

59 items other_unmapped

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection documents the Civil War activities of Joseph L. Curby, a Pennsylvania native who later moved to St. Louis. Included here are commission and discharge papers, muster rolls, military passes, receipts, and official correspondence related to Curby's function as sutler