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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 1309 Collections and/or Records:

Application, DAR Membership, [190?] (Ms1988-047)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1988_047_EllettFamily_DAR_MembershipApplication_190x_002_
Dates: 1865 - 1961

Application, DAR Membership, [191?] (Ms1988-047)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1988_047_EllettFamily_DAR_MembershipApplication_191x_001_
Dates: 1865 - 1961

Edward H. Armstrong Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-052
Abstract

The collection consists of a letter from Edward H. Armstrong, written near Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 3, 1863.

Dates: 1863 - 1863

Army of the Potomac Under General Grant

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-058
Scope and Contents

unframed map

Dates: 1963 - 1963

Assault on Fort Sanders

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-023
Scope and Contents

not on VTF list

Dates: 1891 - 1891

Archibald Atkinson, Jr., Memoir,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-022
Abstract

The collection consists of a partial memoir of Atkinson's Civil War experiences. Atkinson served as a surgeon for the 10th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry, followed by appointments with the 31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry, and the Second Army Corps, Army of Nothern Virginia.

Dates: c.1890s

Willis A. Babcock Diary,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-129
Abstract

The collection consists of a Babcock's diary from 1864. Entries detail camp life throughout parts of Virginia, the siege at Petersburg, and his experiences with guard, orderly, and police duties. Babcock served with the 10th Regiment, New York Heavy Artillery.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

Conrad C. Badger Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-104
Abstract

Letter from Badger in New Hampshire to his mother.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

Joseph J. Baker Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-046
Abstract

Joseph J. Baker's letters discuss the October 1863 Battle at Chickamauga and the 1864 battles at Marietta, Georgia, part of the Atlanta Campaign, including estimates of wounded, killed, and captured soldiers, food resources, and sentiments sent to his family.

Dates: 1863 - 1864

Asa Baldwin Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-079
Abstract

The collection contains six letters from Asa Baldwin to his wife in Ohio, as well as one letter from his brother, R. F. Baldwin.

Dates: 1864 - 1865