United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 503 Collections and/or Records:
George S. Cottman papers
Collection
Identifier: L039
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, research, newspaper articles and drafts of speeches, and articles from George S. Cottman in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1872 to 1937 regarding Indiana history, business and family business, and articles by other writers concerning history.
Dates:
1857-1937, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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George S. Cottman papers
George W. Blue letters
Collection — Folder S2680
Identifier: S2680
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photocopies of two letters. In the May 1865 letter, George W. Blue tells his sister about the constant drilling of the regiment, his tiredness of the place of the camp, the felt absence of relatives, and the resignation of a first lieutenant. In the September 1865 letter, Hannah A. Blue writes of family matters, Iowa soil, Dan Dolan, the death of Jim Blue, and expresses the hope that George is at home.
Dates:
1865
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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George W. Blue letters
George W. Roberts collection
Collection
Identifier: L579
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two Civil War diaries, correspondence, papers, a coffee can, and a spoon belonging to George W. Roberts in Indiana and the United States ranging from circa 1861 to 1944. There are also numerous ribbons, buttons, and badges from Roberts, most from Grand Army of the Republic encampments or posts, as well as numerous 69th Indiana Regiment reunion ribbons (1889-1917, undated); an 1895 Indiana Trustees Association annual meeting ribbon; a 19th Indiana Veteran Volunteers...
Dates:
circa 1861-1944, undated
George W. Sparks letter
Collection — Folder S1224
Identifier: S1224
Scope and Contents
George W. Sparks wrote this brief letter in ink to his uncle, William Barnett, on July 16, 1864. He was a prisoner in Camp Morton, Indianapolis, at the time. He wrote: "I hope you will write to me as soon as you get this letter and let me hear from you when you write only write one side of a sheet as they don't allow any more than that to come in. Give Aunt July and the family my love. Keep a portion for yourself." He signed the letter as "Friend, Nephew, George W. Sparks."
Dates:
1864
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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George W. Sparks letter
George W. Stephens Civil War letters
Collection — Folder S1247
Identifier: S1247
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises photocopied letters to and from George W. Stephens from 1862 regarding his experiences during the U.S. Civil War and news about his family back home.
Dates:
1862
George Welch collection
Collection — Folder S2684
Identifier: S2684
Scope and Contents
The collection includes two letters sent by Welch to Jane Moulton of Cicero, New York in 1861 and 1862 from campsin Virginia and Tennessee. Welch describes saving a wounded man, daily life in camp, and the Fourth of July commemoration in 1862 in camp. Also included are envelopes and a newsclipping.
Dates:
1861-1862
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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George Welch collection
Georgia Dunnington collection
Collection
Identifier: L362
Scope and Contents
This collection includes research papers, pamphlets, correspondence, newspaper columns, and drafts from Georgia Dunnington and the Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission, ranging from 1841 to 1966, regarding the Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission, Indiana Historical Society, and Civil War soldiers from Indiana.
There are also Denver Post newspaper clipping, Indiana county maps, and Lincoln print, ranging from 1909 to 1964 and undated (OBC007).
There are also Denver Post newspaper clipping, Indiana county maps, and Lincoln print, ranging from 1909 to 1964 and undated (OBC007).
Dates:
1841-1966
Gettysburg Address Reenactment collection
Collection — Folder S1439
Identifier: S1439
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence pertaining to the Gettysburg Address Reenactment performed at the Indiana State Capitol in Indianapolis on November 19, 1980. The program entitled "A New Birth of Freedom," which includes pictures of the participants in costume, is also available in the collection.
Dates:
1980
Gilbert R. Stormont, "The Battle of Stone's River" account
Collection — Folder S2618
Identifier: S2618
Scope and Contents
This collection contains an undated account of the Battle of Stone's River recorded by G. R. Stormont.
Dates:
19th century
Grace M. Jerkins collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: G-086
Scope and Contents
This collection includes genealogical research, correspondence, photographs and newspaper clipping from Grace M. Jerkins and various researchers in Indiana, and other states, ranging from 1921 to 2000 regarding the Gossett, McKee, Ford, and other related families.
Dates:
1921 - 2000
Found in:
Genealogy
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Grace M. Jerkins collection
