United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Civil War generals portraits
Collection — Folder S3400
Identifier: S3400
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 7 printed illustrated portraits of various Union Civil War generals circa 1870-1890s. Also included is a group portrait of Captain J.S. Sullivan, Captain J.S. Herrold, Colonel E.H.C. Cavins and Major William Houghton from the 14th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers.
Dates:
circa 1870-1890s
Civil War lantern slides
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: P014
Scope and Contents
This collection includes glass lantern slides in the United States ranging from circa 1861 to 1864 regarding the U.S. Civil War, with images of maps, forts, battles, military ordnance, and prominent politicians and military leaders.
Dates:
circa 1861-1864
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Civil War lantern slides
Jefferson C. Davis collection
Collection
Identifier: L041
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily consists of Jefferson C. Davis’s official military papers. During Davis’s time as quartermaster, the papers include receipts, bills, requisitions, and other documents relating to his Indianapolis based post (1861). As an officer in the field, Davis’s papers include official correspondence regarding duties, copies of telegrams to Gen. John C. Fremont, and military inspection reports sent to him while with the 14th Army Corps (1861–1865). The collection also contains...
Dates:
1849-1875