Civil War
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:
Sketch of James Maloney,
The collection contains a color sketch of Private James Maloney, a soldier in the 116th Regiment, NY Infantry.
Alfred L. Mantor Diary,
The collection contains the Civil War diary of Alfred Mantor, a corporal (and later sergeant) with "C" Company of the 27th Massachusetts Infantry. Mantor's diary covers January through April of 1864, shortly before he was killed in action in May. Entries focus on his regiment's activities, as well as his personal experiences teaching Sunday school in the Norfolk, Virginia, area.
Map of the Battlefield of Bull Run, Virginia
Compiled from a map accompanying the report of Brig. Gen. McDowell and a map made under the direction of Gen. Beauregard
Map of the City of Richmond, Virginia, 1861-65 (historical map) (2 copies)
Historical map of Richmond, Virginia, shows the city layout during the Civil War. Inset are two images: one is a view of the city, and the other is a promissory city note with an image of City Hall. Map also contains a table of references, indicating the identity of several locations of importance.
Map of United States Military Rail Roads
Map of Mid-Atlantic states, showing military railroads used during the Civil War. Dated 1866.
Map of United States Military Railroads (1866)
1866 map of mid-Atlantic states, showing the military railroads operated during the Civil War. Map indicated the rail gauge of each line.