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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:

Delia Herbert Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-029
Abstract

Three letters written by Delia Brown Herbert, of Bergen (Genesee County), New York, to her sister Achsah Smith in Lockhart, New York, regarding her concern over the whereabouts and wellbeing of "Hank" (her husband, Henry E. Herbert, serving in Battery M, 1st New York Light Infantry during the American Civil War).

Dates: 1861 - 1862

Herbert E. Valentine Scrapbook

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1995_027_ValentineHerbert_Scrapbook

Henry E. Herbert Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-071
Abstract

Letter from Henry E. Herbert, of the 1st New York Light Artillery, writing on June 22, 1863, to his brother, Thomas M. Herbert, regarding Thomas's health and a nearby battle the previous day.

Dates: 1863

Hickman Family Newsletters and Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1998-007
Abstract

Six issues of "Hickman Family History Newsletter," published by H. William Gabriel, focusing on descendants of the Roger Hickman family of Back Creek (Bath County), Virginia, together with photos and brief biographical information on various Hickman family members, and a typescript draft of Gabriel's article, "William P. Hickman in the New River Valley, 1852-1864."

Dates: 1995 - 1998

Hicks House (Appomattox Courthouse) Advertisement

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-036
Abstract

The collection contains an advertisement for "Hicks House" summer tourist resort in the town of Appomattox Courthouse created by proprietor, E.G. Hix, c.1865-1892.

Dates: c.1865-1892

Henry H. Hill Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1980-003
Abstract

The Henry H. Hill collection consists of historical and genealogical research compiled by Hill during his lifetime in southwest Virginia. Hill (1880-1954) was an alumni and professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Dates: 1893-1963, n.d.

Miner Hinman Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-040
Abstract

Letter from Miner H. Hinman (1836-1917), captain in Company D, 171st Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War, written aboard the steamer John A. Warner on December 2, 1862, discussing his recent, temporary command of the regiment, during which a member of his company was shot by a provost guard.

Dates: 1862

Hiram Matthew Papers, 1863-1865 (Ms1988-090)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1988-090

H.O. Bacock Diary, 1864 (Ms2003-014)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2003-014_BabcockHO_Diary_1864

William E. Hoge Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-019
Abstract The Hoge Family was one of the earliest settlers of the New River area of southwest Virginia. William Edward Hoge and his family resided in Point Pleasant, Bland County Virginia, where William Hoge began his medicinal practice in 1855. Hoge was married to Jane L. Meek, and they had three sons and one daughter. The William E. Hoge Family Papers consist of 164 letters and 65 deeds, along with financial papers, postcards, and extensive genealogical research. The letters detail the lives of the...
Dates: 1810 - 1933