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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1206 Collections and/or Records:

Lynchburg, Virginia, Slave Impressment Document,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-048
Abstract

This collection consists of a receipt for the impressment a slave in Lynchburg, Virginia, for work on the city's fortifications in October 1863.

Dates: October 1, 1863

Thomas A. Mahood Civil War Reminiscences,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1979-002
Abstract

The collection includes memoirs describing Wise Legion, Virginia Artillery involvement in the Battle of Drewry's Bluff (May 1864), and the actions of the commander General Henry A. Wise.

Dates: c.1895

Maj. Gen. P.H. Sheridan

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-053
Scope and Contents

stored on shelf due to condition

Dates: n.d.

Sketch of James Maloney,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-021
Abstract

The collection contains a color sketch of Private James Maloney, a soldier in the 116th Regiment, NY Infantry.

Dates: c.1863-1865

Manasses

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-041
Scope and Contents

artist name unclear

Dates: n.d.

Alfred L. Mantor Diary,

 File
Identifier: Ms-2013-074
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

Map of Present Richmond (reproduction),

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0098
Abstract

Map's full title reads: Map of Present Richmond, showing important Civil War battle-grounds, fortifications, roads and points of historical interest within a twenty-five mile area." At the top corners are photographs of Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee.

Dates: 1961

Map of the Battle-Field of Gettysburg, PA,

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0765
Dates: July 1, 2, and 3, 1863

Map of the Battlefield of Antietam

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-047
Dates: 1867 - 1867

Map of the Battlefield of Bull Run, Virginia

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-042
Scope and Contents

Compiled from a map accompanying the report of Brig. Gen. McDowell and a map made under the direction of Gen. Beauregard

Dates: 1877 - 1877