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Fort Darling, Drewry's Bluff, James River, Virginia

Fort Darling, Drewry's Bluff, James River, Virginia

No. B596. 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

Bivouac of Confederate Troops on the Las Moras, Texas [March1861]

Bivouac of Confederate Troops on the Las Moras, Texas [March1861]

Wood engraving after pencil sketch by Carl G. von Iwonski. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, (1861 June 14), p. 375. File print in LOT 4420-P. Negative of original pencil and brown wash drawing: LC-USZ62-1062. ... More

Jeff Davis on the right platform, or the last "act of secession"

Jeff Davis on the right platform, or the last "act of secession"

A caricature of Jefferson Davis, probably issued not long after the bombardment of Fort Sumter, but certainly postdating his February 1861 election as president of the Confederacy. Davis is shown standing on a ... More

Bomb proof quarters at Ft. Burnham. The sides and top are 7 feet thick, contains two rooms, sleeping and cooking

Bomb proof quarters at Ft. Burnham. The sides and top are 7 feet thick...

Stereograph showing three Union soldiers in front of bombproof quarters at Fort Burnham, near James River, Virginia.

Admiral Farragut and Captain Drayton on deck of U.S. frigate Hartford

Admiral Farragut and Captain Drayton on deck of U.S. frigate Hartford

No. 3168. 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

The Battle of New Orleans / designed by W. Momberger ; engraved by H.B. Hall.

The Battle of New Orleans / designed by W. Momberger ; engraved by H.B...

Print shows General Andrew Jackson, American soldiers, African Americans, and irregulars firing on the advancing British forces from behind bales of cotton at the Battle of New Orleans.

Officers of 164th and 170th New York Infantry

Officers of 164th and 170th New York Infantry

No. B280. 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 from Kentucky in Confederate uniform with two revolvers]

[Unidentified soldier from Kentucky in Confederate uniform with two re...

Case: Berg, no. 3-118. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: The Historical Shop, Metairie, La., 2012. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library o... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket]

Case: Berg, no. 1-38. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Paul Reeder, Germantown, Tenn., 2012. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Con... More

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

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap with musket an...

Case: Leather scroll motif. 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 officers's uniform and Connecticut state seal buttons]

[Unidentified soldier in Union officers's uniform and Connecticut stat...

Case: Berg, no. 3-167. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Nick Harris, 2012. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Forms part... More

[Colonel Joseph Walker of Co. K, 5th South Carolina Infantry Regiment, and Field and Staff, Palmetto South Carolina Sharpshooters Regiment, in uniform, two-piece belt buckle with palmetto, and sash over shoulder for officer of the day, with eagle head sword]

[Colonel Joseph Walker of Co. K, 5th South Carolina Infantry Regiment,...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Case: Berg, no. 2-64. Identification based on information from Shannon W. Pritchard, Old South Military Antiques, who was verbally told the soldier's name. Gift; Tom Liljen... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with three Remington revolvers, two Bowie knives, and a Springfield rifle musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with three Remington revolvers,...

Case: Berg, no. 1-192. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union assistant surgeon uniform with Ames medical sword]

[Unidentified soldier in Union assistant surgeon uniform with Ames med...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Case: Leather; floral design. Identification of soldier from match with photograph in Digital Maine Repository (https://digitalmaine.com/arc_civilwarportraits/1137/) made b... More

[General William Tecumseh Sherman]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[General William Tecumseh Sherman]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Frame: Thermoplastic. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Regimental Headquarters, Falmouth, Va., 2012. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Librar... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform and Louisiana state seal belt buckle with musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform and Louisiana state seal ...

Case: Rinhart, no. 141. 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 (Library ... More

[Unidentified soldier in uniform smoking a cigar]

[Unidentified soldier in uniform smoking a cigar]

Soldier is possibly a Confederate. Case: Berg, no. 3-99. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) Purchased from: JG Autographs, Inc., Peabody, Massachusetts, July 2014. Forms part of: Liljenquist Famil... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and kepi with unidentified young boy, probably father and son]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and kepi with unidentified youn...

Case: Berg, no. 3-141. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Published in: Military images. Henryville, Pa., March-April 1999 (XX, 5), p. 11. pp/liljwoch pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket]

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

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform]

Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) Purchased from: Canberg & Son, 2013. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Fo... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms with Model 1809 Prussian bayoneted muskets and Model 1858 cloth-covered canteens]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms with Model 1809 Prussian ...

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

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform and derby hat with sword]

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform and derby hat with sword]

Case: Leather; geometric 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 Phot... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate 1st Lieutenant uniform]

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate 1st Lieutenant uniform]

Case: Leather flower and vase design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: The Picket Post, Fredericksberg, Virginia, 2010. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War ... More

[Unidentified soldier from North Carolina with Model 1855 Colt revolving rifle]

[Unidentified soldier from North Carolina with Model 1855 Colt revolvi...

Case: Leather; geometric design. Soldier's home state information from seller. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:14 Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Con... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap with holstered revolver and bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap with holstered r...

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

[Unidentified sergeant and corporal in Union uniforms in front of painted backdrop showing camp scene]

[Unidentified sergeant and corporal in Union uniforms in front of pain...

Case: Berg, no. 2-56. 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 fi... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with Colt revolver and Sheffield side knife]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with Colt revolver and Sheffiel...

Case: Berg, no. 1-162. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Matthew Fleming, Milan, Ohio, 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Cong... More

[Unidentified girl and boy, probably siblings, in ring]

[Unidentified girl and boy, probably siblings, in ring]

Ring made of bone or bone-like material. Inscribed on ring: ELFER [?]. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and U.S. belt buckle with pistol holding hand-drawn map of Virginia]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and U.S. belt buckle with pisto...

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). NewsetLilj02 pp/liljunion

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

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

Photograph case has coin visible through cracked section. Case cracked with gilded border. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[William W. Smith of Company G and Company K, 4th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment in uniform and tricorn hat]

[William W. Smith of Company G and Company K, 4th Massachusetts Infant...

Photograph shows identified soldier, William W. Smith, who enlisted in Company G, 4th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, as a private and enlisted in Company K as a sergeant. Case: Rinhart, no. 54. Gift; Tom Lil... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate officer's uniform with sword and framed photograph]

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate officer's uniform with sword and ...

Photo shows officer with photograph of man with top hat possibly from Quinby's Charleston studio. Frame: Berg, no. 7-43. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Colle... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform with Colt Dragoon revolver and sword in front of American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform with Colt Dragoon revol...

Case: Berg, no. 1-188; vintage mat provided by donor. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). NewsetLilj01 p... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with Company F hat and upside down U.S. belt buckle, armed with Colt revolver and cavalry sword]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with Company F hat and upside d...

Case: Leather; geometric design; vintage case, brass mat, and preserver supplied by donor. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs ... More

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

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

Case: Berg, no. 1-127. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Western Confederate battleshirt]

[Unidentified soldier in Western Confederate battleshirt]

Case: Berg, no. 1-148R; manufactured by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Fo... More

[Unidentified soldiers in Union officers' uniforms and hats with engineers' insignia seated outdoors with food on their laps]

[Unidentified soldiers in Union officers' uniforms and hats with engin...

Case: Leather; Geometric design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:180) Purchased from: Jeffrey Kraus Antique Photographics, 2014. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform in front of posing stand and leaning against column]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform in front of posing stand and le...

Case: Leather, geometric design with circle motif. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Lee's Headquarters Civil War Memorabilia, Fredericksburg, Va., 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquis... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket in front of painted backdrop showing a window with curtains]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket in front ...

Case: Berg, no. 3-164. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Medhurst & Co., Overland Park, Kan., 2012. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library ... More

[Unidentified sailor in Union uniform with pistol]

[Unidentified sailor in Union uniform with pistol]

Case: Berg, no. 3-162. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Ryan M. Cooper Nautical Antiques, Yarmouth Port, Maine, 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Ph... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with pipe]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with pipe]

Case: Rinhart, no. 184 (variant). Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Heller's Civil War Antique Shop, Newport, Pa., 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War ... More

Great siege train at Yorktown, Virginia

Great siege train at Yorktown, Virginia

Rows of mortars and field guns in foreground. Stereo half by Brady, #2358. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Shelf. Civil War, 1861-1865.

President Lincoln & cabinet / lith. of J.H. Bufford.

President Lincoln & cabinet / lith. of J.H. Bufford.

Print shows Abraham Lincoln, bust portrait, facing right, at center, surrounded by bust portraits of members of his cabinet, clockwise from top, "Simon Cameron, Secy. of War", "Salmon P. Chase, Secy. of the Tre... More

Confederate ram Atlanta (after capture), Trent's Reach, James River, Virginia

Confederate ram Atlanta (after capture), Trent's Reach, James River, V...

No. 5129. 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

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag attacking 7-star Confederate flag]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag attacking 7-star ...

Addressed to Thomas Wood, Penningtonville, Chester Co., Pa.; postmarked by hand; bears 3 cent stamp. Notations on front: Prairie Pond, Ill., Jan. 13th, 1864; ans. Feb. 12th 64; broken leg [?] 12; 1-2 mo. in [?... More

Flag of Battery D, 2d U.S. Artillery

Flag of Battery D, 2d U.S. Artillery

No. 4510. Mounted with 4 other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Lord Howe evacuating Boston March 1776

Lord Howe evacuating Boston March 1776

Engraving by J. Godfrey after M.A. Wageman. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: US History Revolution, 1775-1783 Campaigns & battles; Massachusetts; Shelf.

Sheridan, General Phil & staff. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Sheridan, General Phil & staff. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Portrait shows from left: Wesley Merritt, David McMurtrie Gregg, General Sheridan, Henry Eugene Davies, James Harrison Wilson, Alfred Torbert. Part of Brady-Handy Collection.

Sleeping bunks of the First Rhode Island Regiment, at the Patent Office, Washington

Sleeping bunks of the First Rhode Island Regiment, at the Patent Offic...

Wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, 1861. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: DC, Washington Buildings, Government; Civil War Troops RI; CW Barracks; Shelf.

James H. Carlten, Brig. General, Colonel, 1st Colonel Infantry.

James H. Carlten, Brig. General, Colonel, 1st Colonel Infantry.

James H. Carlten, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing right. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). No. 6559.

John Echols. American Civil War 1861-1865.

John Echols. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Head and shoulders, facing slightly right. Civil War Collection. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

[The Clinch Rifles (Co. A, 5th Georgia Infantry) in ranks outside the armory at Macon, Ga.; with the first Confederate flag. May 1861]

[The Clinch Rifles (Co. A, 5th Georgia Infantry) in ranks outside the ...

Halftone repr. of photo from Miller, Photo...History...1911, vol. 9, p. 244. Reference copy may be available in LOT 4421-D. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Ci... More

Maj. General Thomas / A.S. Morse, photographer, Dep't. of the Cumberland, Branch of Hd. Qrs., 25 Cedar Street, Nashville, Tenn.

Maj. General Thomas / A.S. Morse, photographer, Dep't. of the Cumberla...

Photograph shows portrait of Major General George Henry Thomas, known as the "Rock of Chickamauga." Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Phot... More

Civil war glass negatives and related prints - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Civil war glass negatives and related prints - Harris and Ewing, Washi...

A black and white photo of an old town, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C. a... More

[Rear view of a cannon with a soldier sitting adjacent to it facing forward]

[Rear view of a cannon with a soldier sitting adjacent to it facing fo...

Forms part of: Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support wi... More

Barracks at Fort Carroll - A black and white photo of a large building

Barracks at Fort Carroll - A black and white photo of a large building

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

[Colonel Géza Milahótzy, Union officer in the 24th Illinois Infantry Regiment, full-length portrait, standing, facing front] / Webster's Bros.

[Colonel Géza Milahótzy, Union officer in the 24th Illinois Infantry R...

In: Adolph Metzner photograph album ..., no. 44. Color laser copy reference surrogate, showing front and back of photo, filed with finding aids for LOT 8751 in P&P Reading Room.

Alexandria, Virginia. The Marshall house, American Civil War Glass Negative.

Alexandria, Virginia. The Marshall house, American Civil War Glass Neg...

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

Fort Putnam, previously Confederate Battery Gregg, Morris Island, S.C.

Fort Putnam, previously Confederate Battery Gregg, Morris Island, S.C.

Photograph shows mounted guns inside the fort. No. B42. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Practice Chapel Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Virginia

Practice Chapel Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Virginia

Photograph shows five men seated on the lawn in front of the chapel. Original negative in National Archives Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860-1985, Series: Mathew Brady ... More

Colton's United States shewing the military stations, forts &c. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1855, by J.H. Colton.

Colton's United States shewing the military stations, forts &c. Entere...

Scale ca. 1:7,900,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 7 "No 3" in upper left corner. Forts are marked by red flags. Indicates railroads, towns, names and boundaries of states and territories, rivers, and canals. ... More

Bull Run, Virginia. Robinson's house near center of battlefield

Bull Run, Virginia. Robinson's house near center of battlefield

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

View on James River, below Aikens

View on James River, below Aikens

No. B757. 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 Confederate uniform with revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform with revolver]

Possibly a Border Ruffian from Missouri or Kansas. Case: Leather; geometric design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Librar... More

[Mary Bannister, wife of Private George H. Bannister of Company H, 13th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment]

[Mary Bannister, wife of Private George H. Bannister of Company H, 13t...

Photo shows identified woman. Case: Berg, no. 3-19. Found in case with tintype of George Bannister, processed as AMB/TIN no. 2351. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Fa... More

[Private George H. Hall of Kane County Illinois Cavalry Company and Co. H, 15th Illinois Cavalry Regiment with sword and handgun]

[Private George H. Hall of Kane County Illinois Cavalry Company and Co...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Manuscript describes details of Hall's military service; recipe for chemical solution on verso. Case: Leather; geometric. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Fo... More

View on Pope's Head, near burnt bridge, Orange & Alexandria Railroad

View on Pope's Head, near burnt bridge, Orange & Alexandria Railroad

Photograph showing two locomotives pulling into the Union Mills Station on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad in Clifton, Virginia. Two soldiers stand guard on the bank at right. No. 229. Title from another ve... More

Camp of 10th Massachusetts. Infantry - A black and white photo of a group of tents

Camp of 10th Massachusetts. Infantry - A black and white photo of a gr...

No. 2421. Mounted with 5 other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Confederate fort G, first fort south of W. and A. R.R., looking south, Atlanta, Georgia

Confederate fort G, first fort south of W. and A. R.R., looking south,...

No. B637. 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

[Ruins at Hampton, Virginia showing chimneys, and man standing]

[Ruins at Hampton, Virginia showing chimneys, and man standing]

Civil War Photograph Collection. Public domain photograph - 19th-century male studio portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Private James B. McCutchan of Co. D, 5th Virginia Infantry Regiment]

[Private James B. McCutchan of Co. D, 5th Virginia Infantry Regiment]

Photograph shows identified soldier. Case: Leather; geometric design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Domenick A. Serrano, 2012. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of... More

New map of Kentucky and Tennessee from authentic reports of county surveyors throughout the states of Kentucky and Tennessee with a new key for measuring distances and specifying localities (which key is secured by copyright.).

New map of Kentucky and Tennessee from authentic reports of county sur...

Scale ca. 1:600,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 215.7 "Entered accoring to Act of Congress in the year 1861 by Campbell & Barlow." Index to cities counties is printed below the map. General map indicating roa... More

View on James River, near Jones' Landing

View on James River, near Jones' Landing

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 and salt, w... More

The monitor Casco, James River, Virginia

The monitor Casco, James River, Virginia

No. B589. Hand written on mount: "Light draft monitor turret has been removed". Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. VI, p. 177". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth with quotation "He who noteth even the fall of a sparrow will have some purpose even in the fate of one like me"]

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth with q...

Addressed to Mrs. Louisa I. Winters, Crillertown [?], Lancaster Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Harrisburgh, Pa. Notations on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Lilj... More

Joseph Rodman West, 1822-1898. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Joseph Rodman West, 1822-1898. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Head and shoulders, facing right. Union Brvt. Maj. Gen. No. 2976. Civil War Collection. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption car... More

Mansion House Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)

Mansion House Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)

No. 1290. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 7, pg. 233". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[Major General John McAllister Schofield, three-quarter length portrait, seated facing left]

[Major General John McAllister Schofield, three-quarter length portrai...

Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 1944. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camp of 71st New Vols. Cook house Soldiers getting dinner ready. (200 Excelsior)

Camp of 71st New Vols. Cook house Soldiers getting dinner ready. (200 ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

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

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

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of Florida, mid-19th century albumen print, no copyright restrictions.

The twelfth regiment "laying off" in the Navy Yard barracks at Washington

The twelfth regiment "laying off" in the Navy Yard barracks at Washing...

Stereograph showing soldiers from the 12th regiment relaxing in the barracks, most out of uniform and some sitting on their bunks. No. 826. Forms part of: Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Seminary building - A group of people standing in front of a house

Seminary building - A group of people standing in front of a house

Mounted with 5 other photographs with general caption: Views on Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[Union soldiers in front of tents, probably at Camp Griffin, Langley, Virginia]

[Union soldiers in front of tents, probably at Camp Griffin, Langley, ...

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

On deck of U.S. gunboat Hunchback

On deck of U.S. gunboat Hunchback

No. B699. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[Unidentified cavalry officer in Union uniform with sword]

[Unidentified cavalry officer in Union uniform with sword]

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

33d New York Infantry. American Civil War 1861-1865.

33d New York Infantry. American Civil War 1861-1865.

No. B958. Mounted with four other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Headquarters of Surgeon Jameson, Stoneman Station, Virginia

Headquarters of Surgeon Jameson, Stoneman Station, Virginia

No. B190. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 7, p. 193". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[D.R. Miller house, with family on porch, Hagerstown Pike, Antietam, Maryland]

[D.R. Miller house, with family on porch, Hagerstown Pike, Antietam, M...

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

Adley H. Gladden, d. 1862, Confederate States of America.

Adley H. Gladden, d. 1862, Confederate States of America.

Head and shoulders, facing right. CSA general. No. 5145. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: BI; Shelf.

Appomattox Court House, Virginia. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Appomattox Court House, Virginia. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Photograph shows Federal troops with rifles in front of the court house. Two children stand on the fence. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 9, p. 127". Purchase; L.C. Handy, Washington, D.C.; 1905 Nov. 25; ... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flags, eagle with laurel branches, and shield bearing message "Union and liberty"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flags, eagle with laurel branches...

Addressed to Mr. Asa Foote, Fowler, Trumbull Co., Ohio; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on verso: Gallipolis, Ohio. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Aerial view of a camp in the distance

Aerial view of a camp in the distance

Title devised by library staff. Purchase; L.C. Handy, Washington, D.C.; 1905 Nov. 25; (DLC/PP-1905: 42760A)

Company - , 30th Pennsylvania Inf'y. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Company - , 30th Pennsylvania Inf'y. American Civil War 1861-1865.

No. B493. 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

Army transports in James River, Virginia near Deep Bottom

Army transports in James River, Virginia near Deep Bottom

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

The War in America: Union troops attacking Confederate prisoners in the streets of Washington

The War in America: Union troops attacking Confederate prisoners in th...

Wood engraving in The Illustrated London News, 14 September 1861, p. 283. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: DC, Washington Misc. 1861; Civil War Prisoners; She... More

View at City Point headquarters, hospital, with old school houses, barns &c

View at City Point headquarters, hospital, with old school houses, bar...

Photograph shows supply wagons passing General Patrick's headquarters in City Point, now known as Hopewell, Virginia. No. 29. Caption continues: Hospital, with old school houses, barns &c.

Major General G. K. Warren and staff

Major General G. K. Warren and staff

No. B52. 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

General Grant's headquarters at City Point, Virginia

General Grant's headquarters at City Point, Virginia

No. 2545. Mounted with 3 other photographs. Purchase; L.C. Handy, Washington, D.C.; 1905 Nov. 25; (DLC/PP-1905: 42760A)

U.S. gunboat Commodore Barney - A large boat floating on top of a lake

U.S. gunboat Commodore Barney - A large boat floating on top of a lake

No. B115. 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

Company Street, Battery D, 1st U.S. Arty., Camp Seymour, Beaufort, S. C.

Company Street, Battery D, 1st U.S. Arty., Camp Seymour, Beaufort, S. ...

Photograph shows soldiers on lawn surrounded by camp facilities. ; hand-lettered on mount. Gift of; Mrs. James DeWolf Perry; 1932; (DLC/PP-1932:0099).

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