1861

[Page of text with articles: Commander Dahlgren and his guns; the Wash...

Page from: Harper's weekly, 1861 April 20, p. 246. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Headquarters of 164th New York Inf'y [i.e. Infantry]

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a tent, military, or refugee camp, temporary settlement, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Ichikawa kuzō sawamura tanosuke nakamura shikan

Print shows three actors, one in the role of a woman. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: one panel of a vertical Oban Nishikie tr... More

Gunboat on the Mississippi - A black and white photo of people on a bo...

Part of the Brady-Handy Collection. Public domain photograph of a navy ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Union artillery unit with horses and cannons]

Title devised by library staff. 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 mi... More

[Thomas K. Smith, half-length portrait, facing left]

Civil War Photograph Collection. B813-1870. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Fort Burnham, formerly Confederate Fort Harrison, James River, Virgin...

Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). No. 2562. 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 of the 119th Pennsylvania Volun...

Photo shows belt buckle with "RB" below state seal. Public domain photograph of 19th-century daguerreotype portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform and C.S.A. belt buckle wi...

Case: Papier mache with mother of pearl; floral design; resembles a book. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Paul Reeder, Germantown, January, 2012. Forms part of: Liljenquist Fami... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate lieutenant uniform and CS belt bu...

Case: Berg, no. 3-124. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Bill Turner, La Plata, Maryland, 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of C... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat in front of American flag]

Case: Berg, no. 2-18 Purchased from: Medhurst & Co. Autographs, Documents, Images, Overland Park, Kansas, 2010. Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist, 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105) Forms ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate sargeant's uniform and Company B ...

Case: Rinhart, no. 120. 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 photograph ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform with musket and D-guard B...

Case: Leather, circle design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: The Historical Shop, Metairie, La., 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Li... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate pullover hunting-style shirt with...

Photograph shows unidentified soldier, probably from Texas. Case: Berg, no. 1-98. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library... More

[Three unidentified soldiers in Union 1st Lieutenant, 1st Sergeant, an...

Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). NewsetLilj01 pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat with bayoneted musket next t...

Photograph shows headstand behind soldier's feet. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified cavalry soldier in Union uniform with two revolvers and ...

Case: Berg, no. 3-142; vintage case provided by donor. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with 6th Corps badge...

Case: Berg, no. 1-149. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Soldier in Confederate captain's uniform], American Civil War.

Photograph shows soldier tentatively identified as Thomas A. Martin, cousin of Jesse Sharpe Barnes and William Sharpe Barnes, who enlisted in Co. E, 13th North Carolina Infantry Regiment in 1861 as a Corporal, ... More

[Captain James Dugan Gist of General & Staff Confederate States Infant...

Case: Leather; floral design (front), geometric design (back). Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Bryan Watson, Civil War Images, Torrington, Wyoming, 2012. Forms part of: Liljenqu... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock and kepi with bayoneted flintlock...

Case: Leather geometric scroll. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform with Berdan's Sharps rifl...

Case: Leather; plain push-button. Soldier identified by seller as being from Forsyth County, North Carolina. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Cecil E. Jackson, Columbia, S.C., 20... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Massachusetts belt buckle w...

Case: Berg, no. 1-54. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Carolina Collectors Civil War Relics, Kernersville, N.C., 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War P... More

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

Case: Leather; leaves in medallion design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). NewsetLilj02 pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with musket and swor...

Case: Berg, no. 1-56. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Charles T. Joyce, Philadelphia, Pa., 2012. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library o... More

[Captain David Thompson of Caldwell Minute Men (later Caldwell LIght I...

Photo shows identified soldier. Case: Berg, no. 3-157. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Regimental Headquarters, Falmouth, Va., 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collectio... More

Kane, Warren & Gay / H. B. Hillyer's Artillery Rooms, Austin, Texas.

Photograph shows three men, two in civilian dress and one in military uniform. Notation on verso: In commemoration of _____.

[Unidentified soldier in Georgia Confederate uniform and double roller...

Case: Berg, no. 3-167. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) Purchased from: Roy Mantle, Leesburg, Virginia, 2013. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Con... More

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

Case: Leather; floral and scroll design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Ambrotype/Ti... More

Roswell K. Bishop, Co. I, 123 Reg. N.Y.S.V. Killed at the Battle of Ch...

Photograph shows portrait of identified soldier, Roswell K. Bishop of Company I, 123rd New York Infantry Regiment, in uniform with holstered revolver. Tintype of Bishop processed as AMB/TIN no. 2379. Gift; Tom... More

[Portrait of Abraham Lincoln attached to black ribbon]

Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljpaper

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform and red sash with sword]

Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) Purchased from: The Virginia Confederate, Waldorf, Maryland, 2013. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photogr... More

[Unidentified sergeant in Confederate uniform and Company G hat with r...

Case: Berg, no. 3-576. 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 photograph f... More

[Francis Edwin Brownell of Company A, 11th New York Infantry Regiment,...

Photo shows identified soldier. Case: Berg, no. 4-5 Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Fields of Glory, Gettysburg, Pa., 2005. Forms pa... More

[Unidentified soldier of Laurel Brigade Virginia Cavalry Regiment with...

Case: Berg, no. 3-96. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Bill Turner, La Plata, Maryland, 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Co... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap with badge]

Case: Berg, no. 1-174. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Two unidentified soldiers in Confederate uniforms with sword, bayonet...

Case: Berg, no. 4-1. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) Purchased from: Krainik Gallery, Warrenton, Virginia, 2013. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of... More

[Two unidentified sailors in Union uniforms]

Photograph shows older sailor and younger sailor holding hands; probably father and son. Case: Berg, no. 3-37. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Ryan M. Cooper Nautical Antiques,... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform with D-guard Bowie knife,...

Case: Leather; oval and heart-shaped scroll design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Forms part of: A... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform holding an over the shoulder sa...

Case: leather, geometric cross design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Medhurst & Co., Autographs, Documents, Images, Overland Park, Kansas, 2011. pp/liljunion

[Three unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms with swords]

Case: Leather; geometric design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). NewsetLilj01 pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate quantrillian battleshirt with dou...

Case: Berg, no. 5-81 (back). Case: Leather; geometric design (front). Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Paul Reeder, Germantown, Tennessee, 2012. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family... More

[Unidentified cavalry soldier in Union frock coat with Remington New M...

Case: Rinhart, no. 119. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: The Horse Soldier, Gettysburg, Pa., 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library ... More

[Captain Otis A. Baker of Co. A, 1st Rhode Island Infantry Regiment; C...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Case: Leather; floral design. Photographer from card in case behind ambrotype. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) Purchased from: The Historical Shop, Metairie... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform with early model two-piec...

Title devised by Library staff, with information provided by Tom Liljenquist. Case: Leather; scroll design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and unidentified woman]

Case: Berg, no. 3-209. 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 photograph f... More

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

Case: Berg, no. 3-479. Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: Larry and Debbie Hicklen, Dealers in Civil War Relics and Memorabilia, Murfree... More

Interior of Fort Sumter in April 1861 after its surrender by U.S. garr...

No. 4798. See also LOT 4166-C no. 219 for full stereo view. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[Civil War envelope showing soldiers with sword and American flag]

Addressed to Miss E. J. Whittier, Skowhegan, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Portland. Notation on verso: May 14th, 1861. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Docks in City Point, Virginia - A black and white photo of a harbor wi...

No. 812. Hand written on verso: "James River, City Point, Va." Purchase; L.C. Handy, Washington, D.C.; 1905 Nov. 25; (DLC/PP-1905: 42760A)

Antietam Cemetery in foreground, South Mountain in background - gap sh...

No. 5078. Mounted with 5 other photographs with general caption: Battlefield of Antietam. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Presentation of colors to the Garibaldi Zouaves, New York, May, 1861 T...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, 1861 June 8, p. 362.

General Butler's Headquarters, Chapin's farm during American Civil War

No. 4087. 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

Prize brig captured at Hatteras Inlet.

Broadside view of frigate. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.93) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with message "Union"]

Addressed to Fulton Smith Esq., Cherry Flattz [i.e. Flats], Tioga Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Col... More

The battle-field of Gettysburg. Little Round Top and Round Top

No. 969. 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 an... More

"Jewels" found at Alexandria, by the Federal Army; consisting of chain...

Picture shows shackles, leg irons and handcuffs. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: Envelope 11; leg and arm slave shackles. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.231)

Negro Soldiers. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Hand written note by reader on verso states probable location as South Carolina. Information unverified.

[Composite of 8 bust photos of Brig. Generals Benjamin F. Coates, Geor...

This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: PI; Shelf. Civil War, 1861-1865.

House of John Rose (i.e. Ross), near Ringgold [i.e. Rossville Gap], Ga...

Photograph shows a cabin with a family seated on the porch in a damaged area. No. B564. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 2, p. 287". Original print in PH - Barnard, (G), no. 16. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Portrait photo of [Unidentified sailor in Union uniform]

Case: Leather; geometric design. Gift; Thomas Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2011:094). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). NewsetLilj01 pp/liljunion

Sailors on Russian frigate "Osliaba," harbor of Alexandria, Virginia (...

Photograph showing Russian sailors standing on the deck of their ship. No. 210. Inscribed on item: [Gen. Haupt & wife attended a reception given by the admiral].

Camp of 67th New York Infantry - Camp Proctor

No. B546. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 9, pp. 78 - 79. Called Vermont Brigade". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Camp Griffin 1861 - Public domain scan /

Photograph shows Union soldiers and men, probably photographers including G.H. or Don Houghton, in front of shed labeled "Picture Gallery" and tent at Camp Griffin, Langley, Virginia. Attribution of G.H. Hought... More

[Civil War envelope showing shield and star bearing message "The Union...

Addressed to Miss M. A. Wilkinson, Sunderlinville, Pottes Co., Penn.; postmarked Oct. 10, Md.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection o... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia, eagle, shield, state seal of New...

Addressed to Mrs. Caleb Lyon, Rossville, Staten Island, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C., February 27. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Reception of Col Wood--by the 14th Brooklyn Regt.--(after his return f...

Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.373) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Bankoku jinbutsu no uchi: Amerikajin

Japanese print showing standing woman and man, who is smoking a cigarette. Signature: Kuniaki ga. Seal date: Cock 5. From series entitled: Bankoku jinbutsu no uchi (People of various nations). Annotations, stam... More

Officers on deck of monitor Saugus, James River, Virginia

No. B696. Mounted with four other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland. Columbiad [cannon] pointing to city...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

(Group of officers & men). American Civil War 1861-1865.

Photographs shows a group of soldiers in camp. Brady-Handy Collection.

Hospital ship, Nashville, gelatin silver print

Public domain photograph of hospital building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

City Point, Virginia. Soldier's graves near General Hospital

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Building the Red River Dam - A black and white photo of a river filled...

No. 3163. 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

[Brigadier General William G. Mank, Union officer in the 32nd Indiana ...

In: Adolph Metzner photograph album ..., no. 21. Color laser copy reference surrogate, showing front and back of photo, filed with finding aids for LOT 8751 in P&P Reading Room.

St. Augustine, Florida. Fort Marion, Confederate States of America.

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

The Haxall Flour Mills, Richmond, Virginia

Photograph shows James River and Kanawha Canal near the Haxall Flour Mills, and ruins of Gallego Mills in the distance. No. B30. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

No. B928. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

The Dis-United States. Or the Southern Confederacy

The Confederate leaders are portrayed as a band of competing opportunists led by South Carolina governor and secessionist Francis Pickens (far left). The artist criticizes the January 1861 secession of five sta... More

Harewood (i.e. Mt. Pleasant) Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Public domain photograph of American Civil War, 19th-century early photogrpahy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Military map of the United States & territories showing the location o...

Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia - 19th century Virginia.

Exterior, African American woman standing in foreground. Address: 1315 Duke St., Alexandria, Virginia. Stereo, The War for the Union. Photographic History (no. 2300). LC-B811-2300 (half). This record contains ... More

Convalescent camp, near Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)

No. B540. National Archives has original negative. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 7, p. 287". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Dark artillery, or, How to make the contrabands useful

Cartoon showing Afro-American men with cannons on their backs at Civil War battle scene. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1861 Oct. 26, p. 368, top.

Trestle work (no. 2,) on City Point & Army R. R.

Photograph shows cut logs used in construction of a trestle bridge.

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

No. 903. Mounted with four other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Robert Anderson to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, October 02, 1861 (Tele...

The House of Bishops, Protestant Episcopal Church, United States, 1859...

Accompanied by a key sheet that identifies each bishop's portrait by name. The key sheet is 14 3/4 x 18 15/16 in. Copyright by Rev. W. T. Campbell.

Central (i.e. Circular) Church, Charleston, S.C.

Photograph shows aerial view of the ruins of Circular Church and Secession Hall. No. 4419. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Chain bridge, Washington, D.C. - A black and white photo of a train cr...

Part of Brady-Handy Collection. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Battery Rodgers, (interior), vicinity, Alexandria, Virginia

Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

White House Landing, Pamunkey River, Virginia

No. B1181. 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 ... More

Fortifications on Bermuda Hundred's Line near Point of Rocks, Virginia

No. B707. 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

Portrait photo of The "Keystone" Battery, of Pennsylvania

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

White House review, 61 - Public domain portrait drawing

Title inscribed below image. Formerly Waud no. B-74. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.839) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Brigadier General Lander - Print, Library of Congress collection

72 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Bufford.

Kisherer? - the Roman Catholic mission on the left bank of the Kootena...

Photograph shows a log building at the Roman Catholic mission near the Kootenai River in Idaho. , supplemented by annotated inventory. In album: [British Northwest Boundary Commission and Related Subjects, 1859... More

Chattanooga, Tennessee, gelatin silver print during American Civil War

Photograph shows aerial vew of Chattanooga. Date based on LOT 4164-E, no. 21. Brady-Handy Collection.

Herold, David. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Original negative in National Archives Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860-1985, Series: Mathew Brady Photographs of Civil War-Era Personalities and Scenes, 1921-1940, Ite... More

[Flag flying above an emcampment] during American Civil War

No. 137. Title devised by library staff. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.