This collection contains newspapers, newspaper clippings, and publications relating to the American Civil War. There are multiple 20th century newspapers and newspaper clippings from the Washington Post, Richmond Times-Dispatch, and the Roanoke Times and World-News, among others. This collection also contains multiple 20th century publications about the Civil War, such as National Geographic, The Sportslog-Pictorial, and several pieces by James W. Silver. Finally, a July 4, 1973 press release relates to a speech given by State Senator John Dalton.