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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 1464 Collections and/or Records:

Note, The Family Album, Spanish Dancer, n.d. (Ms1988-047)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1988_047_EllettFamily_FamilyAlbum_Note_SpanishDancer

Note, The Family Album, Typescript, n.d. (Ms1988-047)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1988_047_EllettFamily_FamilyAlbum_typescript_

William H. Noyes Letter,

 File
Identifier: Ms-2015-049
Abstract

The William H. Noyes Letter includes a description of the climate, food price and availability, the camp set up, and a hand drawn map in correspondence to his family.

Dates: 1861 - 1861

H. St. George Offutt Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2018-017
Abstract The collection consists of a letter written by H. St. George Offutt, April 7, 1863 in Richmond, Virginia to the Postmaster of Marion, Virginia. The letter was written on official Confederate States of America Post-Office Department paper. The letter is a response to the postmaster in Marion, Virginia in reference to a M. McDaniel who was the mail carrier on a particular route. McDaniel was abandoning his position and Offutt authorized the postmaster to advertise to hire someone to replace...
Dates: 1863

Old Jack

 Collection
Identifier: Art-343
Scope and Content

Signed and numbered 8/35.

Dates: 1986

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

Abner B. Palmer Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-134
Abstract

The Abner B. Palmer Letter was written by Sergeant Abner Palmer of Company A, 56th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, 5th Corps, Ambulance Train, in Petersburg, Virginia, to his mother on July 4th, 1864. The letter contains information about the weather, a close encounter with Confederate soldiers, and the fighting between the Union and Confederate Armies.

Dates: 1864