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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 1445 Collections and/or Records:

Organ Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-022
Abstract

The Organ Family Collection includes materials from 1836-2006. Materials concern the Organ family's experience on the homefront and in battle during the American Civil War.

Dates: 1836 - 2006

Devota Pack Manuscript Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1993-018
Abstract

This collection contains manuscripts donated by Devota Pack that include letters, newpaper clippings, and publications.

Dates: 1858-1906, 1932-1977, undated

Edward Charles Parker Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-115
Abstract

This collection contains a letter authored by Edward Charles Parker, a Union Officer during the American Civil War.

Dates: 1862

Henry T. Parrish Scrapbook of 1860 Presidential Election

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-070
Abstract

The scrapbook in this collection contains newspaper clippings of the 1860 presidential campaigns. The primary focus of being on candidates John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas, and John Caleb Breckinridge.

Dates: 1860

Henry C. Parsons Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-109
Abstract

This collection contains the papers--including correspondence, legal records, and financial documents--of Henry C. Parsons (1840-1894), official of the Richmond & Alleghany Railroad, Atlantic and Northwestern Railroad, and Kanawha Construction Company, and owner of Natural Bridge, Virginia.

Dates: 1863 - 1905

James G. Paxton Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-071
Abstract

Letter from James G. Paxton to Major William McLaughlin. Writing from Salem, Virginia, informs McLaughlin that his name is being put forward as a possible candidate for the Virginia Senate.

Dates: 1863

Elizabeth Barton Smith Payne Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-072
Abstract

The collection contains letter of Elizabeth Barton Smith Payne, a resident of Fauquier County, Virginia during the American Civil War. The letter mourns loved ones killed in battle and mentions raids by soldiers, the capture and imprisonment of a brother, and a son's desire to join the army.

Dates: [1864]

Benjamin M. Peck Diaries,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-003
Abstract

The collection includes two Civil War diaries of Captain Benjamin M. Peck of the 141st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry and later, the 1st U. S. Sharp Shooters. The diaries span 1864 and 1865, and document Peck's experiences traveling from Pennsylvania, his service (which took him to major battles in Virginia), and his eventual return home to Towanda, PA.

Dates: 1864 - 1865

Marcus Peck Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2021-006
Abstract

Marcus Peck was a Private in the Union Army during the American Civil War. This letter was written by Peck to his sister and contains information about his living quarters as well as his daily activities while stationed at Camp Abercrombie in Virginia. Shortly after this letter was written Peck was killed.

Dates: 1862-11-15

Josephus W. Pell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-075
Abstract

This collection contains a rare account of the raid on King's saltworks in Saltville, Virginia written by Josephus W. Pell. The collection also contains a letter written on Sanitary Commision Stationary to Pell's parents concerning their horses and home.

Dates: 1865