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

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This collection contains 7 items: 6 of which are photographs mounted on cards. The photographs were taken at Bush Camp in Centreville, Virginia and feature 3 or more soldiers in uniform carrying rifles and posing informally for the camera. Text at the base of the cards partially identifies some of those pictured. The 7th item in the collection is a small scrap of paper which states the regiment, location, and date of photographs; it is signed by R.L. Johnstone.

Scope and Contents The William J. Bradford Family Photograph Album collection contains a total of 15 items: 14 photographs, and one photograph album. Of the 14 photographs, 12 are early examples of carte de visites (CdV), approximately the size of visiting cards (4 x 2.5 inches), which became very popular in the United States during the Civil War, as the families of soldiers now had a means of obtaining keepsakes of their loved ones. The additional two photographs, items 13 and 14, are similarly sized...

Scope and Contents

This collection consists primarily of manuscripts and papers from the society, as well as published material including newspapers and flyers. Some paperwork, such as muster rolls and blank applications, are included, as well as some correspondence appearing to be from members of the society. A ledger volume documents the titles that were in the library collection. The collection also includes the collar worn by Major Sullivan Ballou.