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Items with subject 'United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865'
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Amy Crittenden papers
by Crittenden, Amy (1820 – 1991)
2 cartons, 1 oversize folder (1.75 linear feet)
The Amy Crittenden papers documents the research that contributed to Amy Crittenden’s graduate thesis at Salisbury University. Amy Crittenden’s thesis entitled Southern sympathies: The Civil War on Maryland's Eastern Shore focuses on the Civil War in Dorchester and Worcester counties. The collection includes drafts of the thesis, biographies of local figures, newspapers, as well as ledgers from local businesses. In addition research related to the Confederate and Union armies. The Amy Crittenden Papers dates from 1820-1991, with the bulk of the material dating to her graduate research from 1990-1991
Bailey Family collection
by Unknown (1861 – 1876)
6 folders (0.06 linear feet)
The Bailey Family collection contains Civil War-era letters and envelopes from the Bailey family from 1861-1876. It also includes brief genealogical information of the Bailey family, and James Lester Bailey's soldier record from internet sources.
Bayly Family papers
by Bayly, Alexander Hamilton; Bayly, J. Washington E.; Bayly, Josiah; Bayly, Julian (1706 – 1934)
37 cartons (47 linear feet)
The papers of the Bayly family extensively document the Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland family from 1706-1934, with the bulk of the material dating from 1820-1865. This comprehensive collection documents the lengthy legal and political career of Maryland Attorney General Josiah Bayly, as well as the prolific medical practices of his son, Dr. Alexander Hamilton Bayly. Simultaneously, the collection documents family education practices, and thoughts on the American Civil War through scrapbooks and correspondence. Leisure activities are observed through a variety of fictional publications from the Library of Select Novels, and the Shakespeare Quarto Illustrated. Additional printed materials include local and national newspapers, almanac’s, weekly satirical magazines, Godey’s Lady’s Book and Blackwood’s Edinburg Magazine.
Bill Satterfield collection
by Satterfield, Bill (1783 – 1945)
15 folders, 1 oversize folder (0.2 linear feet)
The Bill Satterfield collection documents life in the United States from circa 1783 to 1905 and as a soldier in World War II from 1943 to 1945, although the collection dates from 1783 to 1945. This collection includes foreign currency, bonds from various railroad companies, correspondence between friends and family members, receipts of purchasing powder, a church report, a witness record for Seaborn Goodall, a labor agreement between Samuel Wayde and Nathan Lapstein, return of compensation of land to William Nathan Harper, a blank account book, two copies of The Church Quarterly Lesson Leaflet for Middle and Senior Grades, a 1906 almanac, an U.S. Army worship bulletin, a 1943 map of Naples, Italy, and The Story of the Corps of Military Police.
Brent Conner collection
by McCready, Benjamin H. (1861 – 1869)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Brent Conner collection contains information on the military service of Benjamin H. McCready of Accomack County, Virginia during the American Civil War. The records are photocopies of the originals culled from the Veterans Records Collection at the National Archives. Records include pension orders, discharge forms, correspondence, and a family tree connecting the Connors with the McCready family lines.
C. Kay Larson papers
by Larson, C. Kay (2000 – 2015)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The papers of C. Kay Larson document her extensive research into the life and writings of Anna Ella Carroll and other important figures from the Civil War era including Maryland Governor Thomas H. Hicks from 2000-2003. Documenting materials include photocopies of articles and correspondence written by Carroll, as well as images and references to her family’s home, Kingston Hall, located in Somerset County, Maryland.
Carey Family collection
by Carey, Alfred B. (1863 – 1960)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Carey Family collection contains Civil War records for four brothers of the Carey Family. Included is a photocopy of a pension form, an invalid pension form, and government letters pertaining to pensions the Carey brothers were receiving. The collection also has photocopies of pension certificates all pertaining to the Carey brothers and those surviving them, and photocopies of photographs of the Carey brothers.
Charlotte Cochran Carr American Civil War Scrapbook
by Cochran, Charlotte Carr (1862 – 1864)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This collection consists of a single large bound ledger book re-purposed as a scrapbook, with news clippings concerning events during the American Civil War from 1862-1864. It was assembled by Charlotte Carr Cochran who lived in Stoney Point, Virginia from 1843 to 1920.
Civil War Draft Notice
by Little, William M. (December 17, 1864)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Civil War Draft Notice contains a draft notice from the 20th ward, sent from William M. Little to Morris N. Oxford Sr. during the Civil War era. There is also a hand written letter in reply to the notice.
Civil War General Order No. 8
by Unknown (June 24, 1864)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Civil War General Order No. 8 contains a general order issued to the Union armies on June 27th, 1864. The general order was sent from the 8th Army Corps, stationed in Baltimore, MD.
Civil War Monument lithograph
by Unknown (circa 1880)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
Mounted lithograph of the monument for the Thomas F. Williams who served in the William H. Watkins Regiment of the Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry Volunteers. The heavily ornamented monument, set in a serene park-like setting features a Columbia and History statuary along with statuary representing the Defense of the Stars and Strips as well as the United States Navy; also depicted are four reliefs of saying goodbye, patriotism, women's work, and the battlefield.
Company E, 4th U.S. Colored Infantry photograph
by Smith, William Morris (1863 – 1865)
1 oversize folder (1.5 linear feet)
Reproduction black and white photographic print of Company E, 4th U.S. Colored Infantry photograph pictured at Fort Lincoln.