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The blue and the gray, or, A mother's gift to her country
The blue and the gray, or, A mother's gift to her country
He laid away a suit of gray, to wear the union blue
Matthews, (James) Brander - The Songs of the Civil War

Matthews, (James) Brander - The Songs of the Civil War

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

The blue and the gray, or, A mother's gift to her country
Outline for Filing Material, and for Reference: History of the Negro Prior to the Civil War

Outline for Filing Material, and for Reference: History of the Negro P...

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The blue and the gray, or (a mother's gift to her country)  words and music by Paul Dresser.
Chapter VIII: The Civil War

Chapter VIII: The Civil War

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Outline for Filing Material, and for Reference: History of the Negro Prior to the Civil War

Outline for Filing Material, and for Reference: History of the Negro P...

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The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The fanatics, by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Iola Leroy

Iola Leroy

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Petition for compensation for slave impressed into military service ; Civil War.

Petition for compensation for slave impressed into military service ; ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Gen. Ingals' dog. View taken in the trenches before Petersburgh, Va.

Gen. Ingals' dog. View taken in the trenches before Petersburgh, Va.

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Effect of the bombardment, Petersburgh, Va.

Effect of the bombardment, Petersburgh, Va.

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

The Union line before Petersburg. 19th cenrury stereoscope card.

The Union line before Petersburg. 19th cenrury stereoscope card.

Civil War stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

Eitaro Ishigaki: the Civil War during World War I
Gen. Butlers' Dutch Gap canal. In the centre [sic] is a dam to keep out the water....

Gen. Butlers' Dutch Gap canal. In the centre [sic] is a dam to keep ou...

Civil War stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

Colored convalescent soldiers resting after a march, at Aiken's Landing, James River, Va.

Colored convalescent soldiers resting after a march, at Aiken's Landin...

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View of James River pontoon bridge, from south side, above Jones' Landing.

View of James River pontoon bridge, from south side, above Jones' Land...

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Bull Run battlefield, Va. Virginia. Stereoscope card.

Bull Run battlefield, Va. Virginia. Stereoscope card.

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Pontoon on James River, above Jones' Landing, north side, 68 boats, Sutlers' schooners in the distance.

Pontoon on James River, above Jones' Landing, north side, 68 boats, Su...

Civil War stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

General Hospital Wharf, Army of the Potomac, City Point, Va.

General Hospital Wharf, Army of the Potomac, City Point, Va.

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Bodies laid out for internment, at the burial ground, Fredericksburgh, Va.

Bodies laid out for internment, at the burial ground, Fredericksburgh,...

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

"Castle Thunder," Cary St., the place where so many Union prisoners suffered. Richmond, Va.

"Castle Thunder," Cary St., the place where so many Union prisoners su...

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Mansion occupied by Jeff. Davis, during the rebellion, cor. Clay & 12th St., Richmond, Va.

Mansion occupied by Jeff. Davis, during the rebellion, cor. Clay & 12t...

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Gen. Sherman's wagon train, near Savannah, Ga.

Gen. Sherman's wagon train, near Savannah, Ga.

Georgia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who asse... More

The Monitor off Charleston. [View with sailboat alongside and wash hanging out to dry.]

The Monitor off Charleston. [View with sailboat alongside and wash han...

Civil War stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

Hotel at Warrenton Springs, Va. Street view south.

Hotel at Warrenton Springs, Va. Street view south.

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Shipping, as seen through the foliage from the top of Drury's Bluff.

Shipping, as seen through the foliage from the top of Drury's Bluff.

Civil War stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

Ruins of bridge at Mrs. Nelson's, crossing on the Pamunky, 28th May, 1864.

Ruins of bridge at Mrs. Nelson's, crossing on the Pamunky, 28th May, 1...

Civil War stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

The levee at Vicksburg, Miss., February, 1864.

The levee at Vicksburg, Miss., February, 1864.

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Slave pen, Alexandria, Va. [Soldiers standing in front of Price, Birch, & Co, Dealers in Slaves.]

Slave pen, Alexandria, Va. [Soldiers standing in front of Price, Birch...

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L. Warren Nelson authorizing his Attorney to receive any and all money from the State of South Carolina for his slave Laurence[Laurens] lost in the public service for the Confederate State.]

L. Warren Nelson authorizing his Attorney to receive any and all money...

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

On picket duty. - Public domain portrait print

On picket duty. - Public domain portrait print

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Autograph endorsement signed on verso of A.L.S., Aug 15, 1862 to Lincoln from Rear Admiral S. F. Dupont

Autograph endorsement signed on verso of A.L.S., Aug 15, 1862 to Linco...

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Report of South Carolina State Auditor reviewing facts and making settlement of $2,000 for loss of slave; December 4, 1863.

Report of South Carolina State Auditor reviewing facts and making sett...

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A.L.S. to Major General Hooker

A.L.S. to Major General Hooker

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Lieutenant Bayard Wilkeson holding his battery (G, 4th United States artillery) to its work in an exposed postion.

Lieutenant Bayard Wilkeson holding his battery (G, 4th United States a...

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Plan of "Hospital Cars" between New York and Washington

Plan of "Hospital Cars" between New York and Washington

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Shirtless man stands with right arm in brace and harness, grasps long wooden pole in hand.

Shirtless man stands with right arm in brace and harness, grasps long ...

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

Soldiers' and sailors' Monument, Riverside Drive, New York

Soldiers' and sailors' Monument, Riverside Drive, New York

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Capturing of Fort Fisher. - A painting of a group of men standing on top of a hill

Capturing of Fort Fisher. - A painting of a group of men standing on t...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Pictorial map of the seat of war, showing parts of the states of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and North Carolina, and also the coast line from Cape Henry to Fort Pickens, with the United States blockading fleet

Pictorial map of the seat of war, showing parts of the states of Maryl...

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Henrico Co. Virginia with additions showing the defensive lines and works of Richmond

Henrico Co. Virginia with additions showing the defensive lines and wo...

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Plan of the seat of war : [Virginia]

Plan of the seat of war : [Virginia]

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Sketch showing route of general Benham in pursuit of General Floyd, November 12 & 14, 1861 : [Fayetteville and Vicinity, W. Va.]

Sketch showing route of general Benham in pursuit of General Floyd, No...

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Map no. 12, Port Hudson and vicinity

Map no. 12, Port Hudson and vicinity

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Map exhibiting the approaches to the city of Richmond prepared for Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan, U.S.A.

Map exhibiting the approaches to the city of Richmond prepared for Maj...

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Map of Virginia, Fredericksburg to Richmond

Map of Virginia, Fredericksburg to Richmond

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Frederick County Maryland: prepared under the direction of Lieut. Col. J.N. Macomb Chf. Topl. Engr. for the use of Maj. Gen. G.B. McClellan Commanding U.S. Army 1861

Frederick County Maryland: prepared under the direction of Lieut. Col....

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He laid away a suit of gray, to wear the union blue
Wounded at Savage Station, Va. Virginia. Stereoscope card.

Wounded at Savage Station, Va. Virginia. Stereoscope card.

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Reserved battery's light 12 pounders on the Ordnance Wharf, City Point, Va.

Reserved battery's light 12 pounders on the Ordnance Wharf, City Point...

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Gen. Ingals' dog. View taken in the trenches before Petersburgh, Va.

Gen. Ingals' dog. View taken in the trenches before Petersburgh, Va.

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Interior of the Roman Catholic cathedral, St. John and St. Finbar, Broad Street, Charleston, S. C., destroyed by the Great Fire of 1861.

Interior of the Roman Catholic cathedral, St. John and St. Finbar, Bro...

Civil War stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

The sea face of Fort Sumpter [sic], east side, Charleston Harbor, S. C., looking n. e..

The sea face of Fort Sumpter [sic], east side, Charleston Harbor, S. C...

Civil War stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

The sea face of Fort Sumpter [sic], east side, Charleston Harbor, S. C., looking n. e..

The sea face of Fort Sumpter [sic], east side, Charleston Harbor, S. C...

Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Ditch and "Chevaux de Frise" in front of the Union Fort Sedgwick, called by the Rebel soldiers "Fort Hell."...

Ditch and "Chevaux de Frise" in front of the Union Fort Sedgwick, call...

Civil War stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

The old stone house in Main St., Richmond, Va....

The old stone house in Main St., Richmond, Va....

Maine stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who assemb... More

The Army of the Potomac. The stand in front of the President's house occupied by the President and Cabinet, Grant and Sherman, and reviewing officers.

The Army of the Potomac. The stand in front of the President's house o...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Masked battery and obstructions in the James River, Fort Darling, near Richmond, Va.

Masked battery and obstructions in the James River, Fort Darling, near...

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Castle Thunder," Cary St., the place where so many Union prisoners suffered. Richmond, Va.

Castle Thunder," Cary St., the place where so many Union prisoners suf...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a castle, view, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Pulpit Rock, Lookout Mountain, Tenn., the place where Jeff. Davis addressed the Rebel armies.

Pulpit Rock, Lookout Mountain, Tenn., the place where Jeff. Davis addr...

Civil War stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

View of Culpepper. 19th cenrury stereoscope card.

View of Culpepper. 19th cenrury stereoscope card.

Civil War stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

Confederate soldiers as they fell at the Battle of Antietam.

Confederate soldiers as they fell at the Battle of Antietam.

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