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

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 76 Collections and/or Records:

Boone-O'Brien-Harnickell family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2462
Abstract

The papers in the Boone-O'Brien-Harnickell collection span a period from 1878 until 1974, with the bulk of these falling between the years 1939 and 1950. The majority of the papers are letters, documents and cards, although there are a few hand-written manuscripts.

Dates: 1878-1974

Brengle Home Guards minute book

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0135
Abstract

Constitution and Proceedings of Brengle Home Guards in Frederick, MD, formed for "the protection of the citizens of Frederick from mobs, violence, and at same time to do all that good citizens of MD may lawfully do, to preserve the Union". Roll of 305 members headed by Capt. Alfred E. Brengle, with John A. Steiner, secretary.

Dates: 1861

Caleb Winslow collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3142
Abstract

The collection contains various passes and permissions for Dr. Caleb Winslow in Virginia and North Carolina during the Civil War.

Dates: 1864-1891; Majority of material found in 1864-1865

Cannon-Shipp papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0198
Abstract

This collection contains 3 volumes of materials related to the Cannon and Shipp families, circa 1823-1865.

Dates: 1823 - 1865

Carpenter family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3269
Abstract

The Carpenter family papers contains manuscript materials related to the family of William Henry Carpenter (1814-1899) of Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1836-1950.

Dates: 1836-1899 and undated

Charles Edward Phelps collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3293
Abstract

This collection contains manuscript and photograph material pertaining to Charles Edward Phelps (1833-1908), a Union Army officer during the Civil War, U.S. Congressman from the third district of Maryland, a judge on the Circuit Court of Baltimore, and later a professor of equity at the University of Maryland Law School. Collection includes photographs and correspondence between Phelps and family members, as well as materials relating to Phelps's military service.

Dates: 1859 February 15-2006 June; Majority of material found within 1859 February 15-circa 1920

Charles Sidney Winder collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1773
Abstract

This collection contains the personal correspondence and diaries of Charles Sidney Winder, a captain in the United States army and later a Confederate general who was killed in 1862. Also included is a letter from McHenry Howard to Winder's widow describing her husband's death, as well as newspaper clippings detailing the Battle of Cedar Mountain, the conflict in which Winder was killed. The collection spans 1852-1862.

Dates: 1852-1862

Civil War collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1860
Abstract This is an artificial collection and primarily contains letters and documents dating from 1861 to 1865, although relevant items before and after these dates are also included. Correspondence prior to 1861 is indicative of the growing strain between the North and the South. Correspondence after 1865 reflects the nature of the war and the significance attached to it. The collection also includes manumission records, diaries, and the correspondence of national figures, such as Abraham Lincoln,...
Dates: 1832-1960

Civil War scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0152
Abstract

Collection of newspaper clippings relating to the Civil War, collected by George William Brown, Mayor of Baltimore 1860-1861.

Dates: 1861 - 1865

Civil War scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2602
Abstract

Scrapbook of newspaper articles pertaining chiefly to the secession movement, Civil War politics and battles, and other news events of the period. Also contains essays, speeches, poetry and songs, many on Civil War themes.

Dates: 1856-1862