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Civil War

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Use this heading for collections related to the American Civil War, including materials created after 1865 that have significant Civil War content. Also use the LCSH heading: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Found in 1441 Collections and/or Records:

Moment of Glory

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-051

Charles H. Moody Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2017-003
Abstract

The Charles H. Moody Papers contain correspondence from Charles H. Moody to his father, mother, brother, and various friends relating to his service in Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and throughout Virginia, datingranges from January 1862-June 1865.

Dates: 1862 - 1889

John F. Moody Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-022
Abstract

The collection consists of a single Civil War diary kept by John F. Moody between June and July 1861, not long after he enlisted. Moody's entries include his regiment's activities, as well as local events, attending sermons and religious services, and war news.

Dates: 1861

Moor Family Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-033
Abstract

This collection contains 24 letters, 2 stamped envelopes, 2 cent stamps 1 baby photo, a Victorian valentine, newspaper clippings, a photo of an unidentified infant, and a decorated box.

Dates: 1859-1885, n.d.

Moore Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-033
Abstract

A collection of photographs, correspondence, and other documents created by members of the Moore family spans three generations between 1847 and 1948. Most of this collection is comprised of letters that relate family news.

Dates: 1847 - 1948

William J. Moore Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-031
Abstract

The collection contains four letters written by Union American Civil War soldier William Moore, Private, Company E, 27th Kentucky Infantry. Letters primarily detail Moore's desire to return home and concerns over both his and his wife's health. An additional two letters by Capt. J.R. Robinson concern Moore's poor health and his subsequent death.

Dates: 1862

Will H. Morgan Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-103
Abstract

Letter writen by Will. [William] H. Morgan, of Company E, 38th Indiana Infantry during the American Civil War, at Pilot Knob, Missouri on November 5, [1861?], to his mother, relaying the rumor that the regiment will be building barracks and moving into winter's quarters and predicting that "secessionism is broke up about here now."

Dates: [1861?]

Morning Report, undated (Ms1992-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F13_MorningReport

Sylvan B. Morris Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-089
Abstract

Two letters (one incomplete) from Sylvan B. Morris, a captain in the 146th Ohio Infantry (National Guard) during the American Civil War, written to his wife. Also included is a letter from Alex Cauble to his cousin, Senath Morris.

Dates: 1862 - 1864

J. C. Morriss Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-013
Abstract

Letter from J. C. Morriss, a soldier in Company F, 21st Texas Cavalry during the American Civil War, written to wife Amanda Morriss, mentioning the recent Confederate raid into Missouri and the recent Battle of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Dates: 1863