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Union Army Portraits

Union Army PortraitsCreated by: LOC's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 1865
[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and unidentified man with full beard in fur hat]
The single best source for Civil War photographs is the U.S. Library of Congress, which holds the core collections of original Civil War documentary ... The majority of the ambrotypes and tintypes are portraits by unidentified photographers of Civil War soldiers, primarily Union soldiers.
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[Lieutenant John Mayer (Meyer), Union officer in the 32nd Indiana Regiment, full-length portrait, standing, facing front]

[Lieutenant John Mayer (Meyer), Union officer in the 32nd Indiana Regi...

In: Adolph Metzner photograph album ..., no. 29. Color laser copy reference surrogate, showing front and back of photo, filed with finding aids for LOT 8751 in P&P Reading Room.

[1st Lieutenant August Bitter, Union officer in the 24th Illinois Regiment, full-length portrait, standing, facing front] / Wallis Bro., 117 Lake St., Chicago.

[1st Lieutenant August Bitter, Union officer in the 24th Illinois Regi...

In: Adolph Metzner photograph album ..., no. 50. Two cent stamp on verso. Color laser copy reference surrogate, showing front and back of photo, filed with finding aids for LOT 8751 in P&P Reading Room.

[Captain William Borck, Union officer in the 32nd Indiana Regiment, full-length portrait, standing, facing front]

[Captain William Borck, Union officer in the 32nd Indiana Regiment, fu...

In: Adolph Metzner photograph album ..., no. 32. Color laser copy reference surrogate, showing front and back of photo, filed with finding aids for LOT 8751 in P&P Reading Room.

[Captain William Urlan, Union officer in the 32nd Indiana Regiment, full-length portrait, standing, facing front] / T.M. Schleier's Cartes de Visite Photograph Gallery, Nashville, Tenn.

[Captain William Urlan, Union officer in the 32nd Indiana Regiment, fu...

Misidentified as William Orlan. In: Adolph Metzner photograph album ..., no. 35. Color laser copy reference surrogate, showing front and back of photo, filed with finding aids for LOT 8751 in P&P Reading Room.

[2nd Lieutenant Julius Richardt, Union officer in the 24th Illinois Infantry Regiment, full-length portrait, standing, facing front] / T.M. Schleier's Cartes de Visite Photograph Gallery, Nashville, Tenn.

[2nd Lieutenant Julius Richardt, Union officer in the 24th Illinois In...

In: Adolph Metzner photograph album ..., no. 47. Color laser copy reference surrogate, showing front and back of photo, filed with finding aids for LOT 8751 in P&P Reading Room.

[Private Charles M. Judkins of Company A, 9th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, and Company G, 6th U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps Infantry Regiment with bayoneted musket]

[Private Charles M. Judkins of Company A, 9th New Hampshire Infantry R...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Case: Thermoplastic; central shield with diamonds design. Inscription on handwritten note: "To my sister Addie. When this you see remember me from Charles M. Judkins, Co. A... More

A. J. Byram, 10th Iowa Infantry

A. J. Byram, 10th Iowa Infantry

Photograph shows portrait of Corporal Andrew J. Byram of Co. K, 10th Iowa Infantry Regiment, in uniform. No. 402.

[Union troops on rocks climbing to the summit of Lookout Mountain] / J.B. Linn & Co., photographers, Point Lookout, Lookout Mountain, Tenn.

[Union troops on rocks climbing to the summit of Lookout Mountain] / J...

Photograph shows soldiers led by Captain John Wilson reenacting climb to plant 8th Kentucky Infantry Regiment battle flag on the summit of Lookout Mountain (Source: Will Stapp, January 2016). Photographed by Ro... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms; African American soldier on left in frock coat and slouch hat; soldier on right sitting on horse and wearing shell jacket and slouch hat]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms; African American soldier...

Picryl description: Public domain image of horse riding, cavalry, military, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Capt. E. J. Kuhn, 10th Iowa - Public domain portrait print

Capt. E. J. Kuhn, 10th Iowa - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows portrait of Captain Elbert J. Kuhn of Co. G, 10th Iowa Infantry Regiment, in uniform. Notation on verso: Severely wounded at Champion's Hill, May 16 - 63. Notation on verso: Handy.

[Private Frank H. Murphy of Co. B, 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, in uniform with saber and cased photograph of a woman]

[Private Frank H. Murphy of Co. B, 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment,...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljwoch pp/liljpaper

[General Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform] / M.B. Brady & Co. National Photographic Portrait Galleries, No. 352 Pennsylvania Av., Washington, D.C. & New York.

[General Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform] / M.B. Brady & Co. Nati...

Public domain photograph related to President Ulysses Grant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Updegraff, Honorable Jonathan Taylor of Ohio, Surgeon in Union Army Civil War

Updegraff, Honorable Jonathan Taylor of Ohio, Surgeon in Union Army Ci...

A black and white photo of a man with a beard. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union forage caps with haversack]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union forage caps with haversack]

Additional information in collections file. Not in case. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Graybeard Antiques, Yorktown Heights, ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union first lieutenant's uniform next to unidentified woman in dress]

[Unidentified soldier in Union first lieutenant's uniform next to unid...

Case: Berg, no. 7-10. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D... More

Officers of the 25th United States Colored Troops

Officers of the 25th United States Colored Troops

Photographs show primarily single portraits of officers serving in the 25th Regiment, United States Colored Troops. Includes about forty-five identified sitters, ranking as Captains or Lieutenants, two troop do... More

Officers of the 25th United States Colored Troops

Officers of the 25th United States Colored Troops

Photographs show primarily single portraits of officers serving in the 25th Regiment, United States Colored Troops. Includes about forty-five identified sitters, ranking as Captains or Lieutenants, two troop do... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, revolver, cap and cartridge boxes, and bayonet in scabbard]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, revolver...

Case: Leather geometric. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Cowan's Fall Historic Americana, Terrace Park, Ohio, 2001. Exhibited: ... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union frock coat and slouch hat smoking pipe]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union frock coat and slouch hat smoking...

Case: Leather ornate circle floral design with scroll embellishments. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: The Horse Soldier, Gettys... More

[Brothers Private George W. Detrick of Company F, 23rd Ohio Infantry Regiment and Private Samuel Detrick of Company A, 63rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment in a brooch]

[Brothers Private George W. Detrick of Company F, 23rd Ohio Infantry R...

Photograph shows identified soldiers, not in uniform. Case: Oval metal swivel brooch; two hearts with an arrow. Inscription on box: This pin was given to grandmother Ann Kepner Detrick by grandfather, Samuel D... More

[Group shot, officers of the 54th Mass. Colored]

[Group shot, officers of the 54th Mass. Colored]

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of three officers of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Sitters have been identified as Second Lieutenant Ezekiel G. Tomlinson, Captain Luis F. Emilio (center), an... More

[Private Silas York of Co. F, 5th Illinois Cavalry Regiment, with single shot percussion pistol, Lefaucheux revolver, and sword]

[Private Silas York of Co. F, 5th Illinois Cavalry Regiment, with sing...

Photo shows identified soldier. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and bayonet in scabbard]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and bayonet in scab...

Case: Berg, no. 3-68. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: B.G. "Chip" Newman, Broker of Fine Antiquities, Madison, Mississippi, 200... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union shell jackets and forage caps with cartridge pouches, cap boxes, and bayonet scabbards; one soldier in Company C 85th regiment cap; other soldier has holstered pepperbox revolver]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union shell jackets and forage caps with...

Case: Leather quatrefoil gem design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with dog and unidentified woman]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with dog and unidentified woman...

Case: Berg, no. 4-16G. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: The Horse Soldier, Gettysburg, Pa., 2012. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library o... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms with Hardee hats bearing infantry insignia]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms with Hardee hats bearing ...

Case: Rinhart, no. 141. Digital photos with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Cong... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform holding musket with Prescott revolver in belt]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform holding musket with Presc...

Case: Rinhart, no. 93. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Co... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform holding crutch and cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform holding crutch and cap]

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Officers of 2d Rhode Island Infantry

Officers of 2d Rhode Island Infantry

No. 4537. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. 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 a... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap reading "PIKE" with cigar in mouth and holding musket and sword]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap reading "PIKE" w...

Case: Leather geometric scroll. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Case: Leather scroll design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from an estate in Indiana. pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap with bayonet scabbard and bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap with bayonet s...

Case: Leather floral with scroll motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and greatcoat holding handgun with trees in background]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and greatcoat holding handgun w...

Case: Leather floral scroll center with two simple bands. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photogr... More

[Ulysses S. Grant of General Staff Regular Army Infantry Regiment; dried flowers in frame on left]

[Ulysses S. Grant of General Staff Regular Army Infantry Regiment; dri...

Case: (front) Berg, no. 1-165; (back) Berg, no. 3-587. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "T... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union artillery uniform with artillery saber and revolver]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union artillery uniform with artillery ...

Case: Berg, no. 3-54. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Col... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, scabbard, and cap box]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, sc...

Frame: Thermoplastic geometric frame. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Dicker and Di... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal's uniform resting arm on table with 2nd Corps, Army of the Potomac slouch cap on top]

[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal's uniform resting arm on table...

Case: Rinhart, no. 80. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congre... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union shell jackets, young soldier at right with a cavalry saber]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union shell jackets, young soldier at ri...

Case: Berg, no. 3-195. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congre... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap with revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap with revolver...

Case: Rinhart, no. 93. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with musket, revolver, and cap box]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with musket, revolver, an...

Case: Rinhart, no. 135. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Purchased from: Cowan's Auction of Historic Americana, Terrace Park, Ohio, 2000. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibi... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket]

Case: Leather geometric. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and kepi holding musket in front of painted backdrop showing military camp]

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and kepi holding musket in f...

Case: Leather floral interior with scroll exterior. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the Libr... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal's uniform holding Company B, 15th New Hampshire Volunteers kepi]

[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal's uniform holding Company B, 1...

Case: Berg, no. 3-108. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: The Union Drummer Boy, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 2005. Forms part of: Li... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Company D forage cap with a bayoneted musket and revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Company D forage cap with a...

Case: Leather with urn center. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Published in: Military images. Devon, Pa., March-April 2002 (XXIII, 5), p. 10. E... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union artillery uniform sitting in front of American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union artillery uniform sitting in front of A...

Case: leather geometric scroll motif with small center cross. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of C... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union Captain uniform with crimson sash holding cavalry saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union Captain uniform with crimson sash holdi...

Case: Berg, no. 1-34. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union Captain uniform with crimson sash holding cavalry saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union Captain uniform with crimson sash holdi...

Case: Berg, no. 1-34. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

Headstand is visible in background. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union artillery shell jacket with revolver holster and sword in front of backdrop showing wagon and American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union artillery shell jacket with revolver ho...

Case: Leather case with framing lines. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (L... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

Photograph shows writing on belt plate appearing to indicate New York origin. Case: Berg, no. 3-286. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union kepi and sack coat]

[Unidentified soldier in Union kepi and sack coat]

Case: Leather cross geometric motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Lib... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Case: Berg, no. 3-450G. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Case: Berg, no. 1-144. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Co... More

[Brevet Brigadier General Charles Folsom Walcott of Co. B, 21st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 12th Massachusetts Unattached Infantry Company, and Field & Staff, 61st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, with his wife, Anna Morrill Syman Walcott]

[Brevet Brigadier General Charles Folsom Walcott of Co. B, 21st Massac...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljpaper pp/liljwoch

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with shoulder scales and forage cap with Company I insignia holding revolver and bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with shoulder scales and ...

Case: Leather floral center scroll exterior. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Published in: American... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform, Zouave fez, and New York buckle with cap box, musket, and U.S. Model 1862 "Zouave" sword bayonet in front of painted backdrop showing military camp]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform, Zouave fez, and New York buckl...

Case: Leather circular geometric. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Librar... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and infantry Hardee hat with plume]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and infantry Hardee hat with pl...

Case: Berg, no. 3-319S. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and cap box standing with musket and bayonet with scabbard]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and cap box standing with muske...

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

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms, one wearing musician's uniform and holding Model 1840 musician's sword, the other holding Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms, one wearing musician's u...

Frame: Berg, no. 7-43. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War... More

John Young Jr. Capt. 109th Pennsylvania / From C. H. Spieler's Photograph Rooms, No. 720 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

John Young Jr. Capt. 109th Pennsylvania / From C. H. Spieler's Photogr...

Photograph shows portrait of Captain John Young of Co. D, 109th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, in uniform with sword. Surrogate available as color laser copy in P&P Reading Room.

[Unidentified soldier in Union greatcoat holding kepi with Infantry Company A insignia]

[Unidentified soldier in Union greatcoat holding kepi with Infantry Co...

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

[James A. Caruthers of Company G and Sergeant Samuel Craig Starr of Company D, 95th Ohio Infantry Regiment]

[James A. Caruthers of Company G and Sergeant Samuel Craig Starr of Co...

Photo shows identified soldiers in Union uniform. Case: Rinhart, no. 30. Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collectio... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap]

Case: Leather geometric scroll. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform and forage cap]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform and forage cap]

Case: Rinhart, no. 93. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Co... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform and Hardee hat with European import saber and French LeFaucheux pinfire revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform and Hardee hat with Eur...

Case: Berg, no. 5-47G. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union artillery uniform standing next to pedestal holding revolver and American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union artillery uniform standing next to pede...

Case: Rinhart, no. 129. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congr... More

[Three unidentified soldiers, probably of Company B, 23rd Ohio Infantry Regiment, with revolvers and sword]

[Three unidentified soldiers, probably of Company B, 23rd Ohio Infantr...

Handwritten note in case: "Taken at Raleigh, Virginia, by Corporal [Addison A.?] Udell, March 13th, 1862, Co. "B" 23rd Regt. O.V.I." Case: Leather, scroll design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127).... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform ]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform ]. American Civil War 1861-1865...

Not in case. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with revolver in belt resting his arm on a table]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with revolver in belt resting h...

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

[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal's uniform holding revolver to chest]

[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal's uniform holding revolver to ...

Case: Leather geometric oval center. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Lib... More

[Private William P. Haberlin of Battery B, Pennsylvania Light Artillery in uniform with shoulder scales and great coat]

[Private William P. Haberlin of Battery B, Pennsylvania Light Artiller...

Photo shows identified soldier, William Haberlin, originally from Ireland, who was killed on Dec. 16, 1864, at Nashville, Tennessee. More information is in "Glimpses of Soldiers' Lives," SoldierbiosHaberlin.htm... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with unidentified woman]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with unidentified woman]

Case: Leather geometric design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the Library of Congress, Was... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket, revolver, cap box, and bayonet]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket, revolver, cap box,...

Case: Berg, no. 2-68. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Cowan's Auction of Historic A... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform sitting on a chair and holding a musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform sitting on a chair a...

Case: Leather geometric motif. Photographer G. H. (George H.) Auxer's name embossed on velvet pad inside case; photograph was not acquired in this case. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; T... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform with percussion cap pistol carbine, attached stock, and cavalry saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform with percussion cap pis...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

Case: Rinhart, no. 69. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Co... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union greatcoat with forage hat standing with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union greatcoat with forage hat standing with...

Case: Leather floral motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of C... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with knitted stole]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with knitted stole]

Case: Leather geometric. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family ... More

[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform with forage cap]

[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform with for...

Case: Berg, no. 1-145. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Co... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket, bayonet and scabbard, Bowie knife, and revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket, bayonet and scabba...

Case: Berg, no. 1-52. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Normal Civil War Antiques, Normal, Illinois, 2002. Exhibited: "The Last F... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket, bayonet and scabbard, Bowie knife, and revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket, bayonet and scabba...

Case: Berg, no. 1-52. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Normal Civil War Antiques, Normal, Illinois, 2002. Exhibited: "The Last F... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat]

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat]

Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform] / G. P. Lasselle, No. 4 Summer St., Boston.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform] / G. P. Lasselle, No. 4 Summer...

On verso: tax revenue stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Ambrotype/Tintype photog... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat with bayoneted musket in front of painted backdrop showing military camp]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat with bayoneted musket in fron...

Case: Leather quatrefoil. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Con... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform holding Colt revolver to chest]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform holding Colt revolver to chest]

Case: Leather geometric scroll. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, bayonet in scabbard, and cap box]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, bayonet ...

Case: Leather scroll exterior floral motif. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the Library of C... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and bayonet in scabbard]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and bayonet in scab...

Case: Leather scroll motif. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the Library of Congress, Washing... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with unidentified woman in dress]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with unidentified woman in dres...

Public domain portrait photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with forage cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with forage cap]

Case: Leather scroll motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Rebel Trading Post, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Exhibited: "The Last Full Me... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and cap box]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and cap box]

Case: Rinhart, no. 181. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family C... More

[Private Nathaniel Shoup of Co. C, 84th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment in uniform]

[Private Nathaniel Shoup of Co. C, 84th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment...

Before the Liljenquist Family donated the ambrotype photo of Nathaniel Shoup to the Library of Congress, they took the photo to Shoup's grave site. Shoup died of typhoid fever in 1862 while serving in the 84th ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

Case: Leather geometric scroll with circular gem center. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photogra... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

Case: Leather geometric with floral motif in center. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the Lib... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

Case: Leather floral. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: McLean's Antique, Winterport, Maine, 2001. Exhibited: "The Last Full Meas... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union captain's uniform with artillery saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union captain's uniform with artillery saber]

Case: Leather small floral arrangement with geometric floral frame. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Miles of History, Sweetwate... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap with musket and sheathed bayonet in front of backdrop showing landscape]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap with mus...

Case: Leather oval with vase and grape interior and scroll exterior. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil ... More

[Private Charles F. Sherman of 2nd Massachusetts Light Artillery Battery, with inset photo of unidentified woman and Grand Army of the Republic medal in case]

[Private Charles F. Sherman of 2nd Massachusetts Light Artillery Batte...

Photograph shows identified soldier in Union uniform. More information is in "Glimpses of Soldiers' Lives," SoldierbiosSherman.html

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket and cartridge box in front of canvas backdrop]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket and cartr...

Case: Leather quatrefoil. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with greatcoat]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with greatcoat]

Case: Rinhart, no. 228. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family C... More

[Unidentified cavalry soldier in Union uniform with Hardee hat holding Model 1858 light cavalry saber]

[Unidentified cavalry soldier in Union uniform with Hardee hat holding...

Photograph shows cavalry insignia and 2nd Regiment Company F designation on Hardee hat. Case: Leather scroll exterior with oval center. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; ... More

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