union army portraits

[Map exhibiting the approaches to the city of Richmond prepared for Ma...

Map showing the operations of the Army of the Potomac under command of...

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Military map of middle Tennessee and parts of East Tennessee and the a...

Scale ca. 1:350,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 393 Shows topography by hachures, drainage, roads, railroads, dwellings with names of inhabitants, and battlefields, giving dates of engagements and names of op... More

In big gun deal. Maj. General George E. Leach, in plane, of the Nation...

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Plan and sections of Fort Fisher, carried by assault by the U.S. force...

"Head qurtrs., U.S. forces, Fort Fisher, Jan. 27th, 1865, forwarded to Engineer Dept. with letter of this date, C.B. Comstock, Lt. Col., A.D.C. & Brvt. Brig. Gen. &&." Relief shown by hachures. From the Orlando... More

Map showing the operations of the national forces under the command of...

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[Portrait of Maj. General Jefferson Davis, officer of the Federal Army...

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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

[Portrait of Maj. General Horatio G. Wright, officer of the Federal Ar...

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[Portrait of Brig. General Alexander S. Webb, officer of the Federal A...

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[Portrait of Maj. General Edwin V. Sumner, officer of the Federal Army...

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[Unidentified soldier in Union artillery uniform with Hardee hat and r...

Photograph shows red piping painted on uniform and artillery insignia (crossed cannons) on hat. Case: Leather scroll border with oval center. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenq... More

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

Case: Berg, no. 3-161. Additional information in collections file. Formerly identified as John Wunderlich of Company C, 183rd Ohio Infantry, based on obituary for Laura A. Wonderlich found with photograph. Rese... More

[Private Roscoe G. Davenport of Company H, 21st Maine Infantry in fron...

Photo shows identified soldier in Union uniform. Case: Berg, no. 7-65G Inscribed on verso: Rosco Davenport. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Fo... More

[Portrait of Maj. General Schuyler Hamilton, officer of the Federal Ar...

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[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and plumed infantry Hardee hat ...

Case: Leather floral motif. 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 Fami... More

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

Case: Berg, no. 3-278SG. 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 Collecti... More

[Portrait of Maj. General Thomas L. Crittenden, officer of the Federal...

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

Case: Leather frame 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, Washing... More

[Sergeant Henry G. Lillibridge of Co. H, 10th Rhode Island Infantry Re...

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

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with stocked Colt pistol, Remin...

Case: Berg, no. 1-65. Soldier wears same uniform as Private Amos Reese of Company E, 10th Kentucky Cavalry Regiment, whose photograph was published in Military images, November-December 2003 (XXV, 3), p. 28; pr... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal's uniform with musket]

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[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal's uniform with musket]

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[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 uniform and shoulder scales with musket...

Photograph shows cap with Company B, 14th Regiment handwritten on top; sword is possibly a Mississippi Rifle or Enfield sword bayonet. Case: Berg, no. 3-202. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. G... More

[Portrait of Maj. General Stephen A. Hurlbut, officer of the Federal A...

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[Portrait of Maj. General Ulysses S. Grant, officer of the Federal Arm...

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[Portrait of Maj. General John A. McClernand, officer of the Federal A...

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[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

Capt. Harry Doolittle, 2d Iowa Inf. / W. P. Egbert, photograph & ambro...

Photograph shows identified soldier, Captain Henry "Harry" B. Doolittle of Co. C, 2nd Iowa Infantry Regiment, and Co. K, 20th Iowa Infantry Regiment, who was wounded at Fort Donelson, Tennessee and Corinth, Mis... More

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

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[Portrait of Maj. General David Hunter, officer of the Federal Army]

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[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal's uniform with 1858 Army hat o...

Case: (front) Cross and scroll motif; (back) Rinhart, no. 191. Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap with bayoneted m...

Case: Leather vase floral arrangement interior with geometric scroll exterior. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Published in: Military images. H... More

Official plan of the siege of Yorktown, Va. : conducted by the Army of...

Public domain scan of a vintage map, city plan, atlas, cartoghraphy, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Official plan of the siege of Yorktown, Va. : conducted by the Army of...

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[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of painted backd...

Photograph shows corporal's chevrons on soldier at right. Case: Berg, no. 1-295. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Fa... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with sword]

Case: Leather geometric center with leaf 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 War Photogr... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with eagle breast plate holding...

Case: Leather floral urn motif. 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 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

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with revolver and knife i...

Case: Berg, no. 1-58 (front). Case: Berg, no. 3-173R (back). Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Phot... More

Maj. General Lovell Harrison Rousseau, American Civil War Photograph, ...

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[Benjamin F. Butler, Maj. General], American Civil War Photograph, Gla...

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Maj. General Lovell Harrison Rousseau, American Civil War Photograph, ...

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

Maj. General Jefferson C. Davis, American Civil War Photograph, Glass ...

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

[Adolph Metzner, Union officer in the 32nd Indiana Regiment, full-leng...

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

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

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and kepi with canteen]

Case: Berg, no. 1-56. Former owner described the kepi as having an oil cloth covering. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Lib... More

[Brothers Private Hiram J. and Private William H. Gripman of Company I...

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

Sergt. John Mills, 1st Regt. Inftry, Tenth U.S. Army, 1808

Sergeant John Mills, full-length portrait, in uniform, facing left. Written on verso: Sergeant John Mills a good faithful old soldier was ordered to General Harrison at the battle of Tippecanoe. A correct like... More

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

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - December 10, 1882) was a Scottish photographer who is best known for h... More

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

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[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with drum] / Photographed by Th...

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

Map illustrating the siege of Atlanta, Ga. by the U.S. forces under co...

Scale ca. 1:47,520. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 139 From 39th Cong., 1st Sess. [1866]-Report of the Chief Engineer U.S.A. No. 2. In lower right margin: Bowen & Co., lith., Philada. Indicates entrenchments, rel... More

[Maj. General Tasker H. Bliss and Major General Hugh L. Scott standing...

Photoprint copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Maj. General John A. LeJeune, left, Commandant of U.S. Marine Corps, a...

Two men in uniform standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Maj. General & Mrs. B.A. Poore & daughter, Mrs. C.S. Bolte, 10/30/25

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Solons inspect new Army Bomber. Washington, D.C. March 10. Members of ...

A group of men standing in front of an airplane. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Private Charles H. Osgood of Company C, 16th New Hampshire Infantry R...

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

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 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

[Portrait of Maj. General George G. Meade, officer of the Federal Army...

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

[Excelsior Banner awarded to the 50th Illinois Infantry Regiment as fi...

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

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

Case: Berg, no. 3-393. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Purchased from: The Horse Soldier, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 2004. pp/liljunion

[Portrait of Maj. General Benjamin F. Butler, officer of the Federal A...

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[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 Zouave's uniform] / From J. Whites's Am...

Case: Berg, no. 1-127. Identification as soldier of Co. F, 23rd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment based on information from Daniel J. Miller, September 2016. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purch... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union shell jacket and frock coat with gold c...

Photograph shows gold chains running from shell jacket to frock coat, probably an identification tag. Case: Leather case with rounded edges framed by simple lines. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donn... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with forage cap carrying a bone...

Photograph shows U.S. Eagle button on coat. Frame: Berg, no. 7-51. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil W... More

[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

[Portrait of Maj. General Samuel R. Curtis, officer of the Federal Arm...

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[Portrait of Maj. General James B. Fry, officer of the Federal Army (B...

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Maj. Gen. Taylor's grand quick step

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

[Unidentified soldier in Union first lieutenant's uniform and kepi wit...

Photograph shows uniform with sash, shoulder boards, and gauntlets. Case: Berg, no. 7-22. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Lilje... More

[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

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with two Colt revolvers and cav...

[Five soldiers, four unidentified, in Union uniforms of the 6th Regime...

Photo shows soldiers wearing frock coats and standing at ease with their Enfield Rifles. An encampment is visible in the background. (Source: Matthew R. Gross and Elizabeth T. Lewin, 2010) Photo shows one ident... More

[Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs of U.S. Army General Staff ...

Notation on card with photograph: M. C. Meigs, March 1861, Q.M. Genl. Civil War. The above is what is written on the picture in my grandmother's handwriting. Gift; Louisa R. Alger; 1962 March.

[Unidentified soldier in Union greatcoat and Company C forage cap with...

Case: Berg, no. 4-72. 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 Congres... More

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

Photograph shows cavalry insignia on Hardee hat. Case: Rinhart, no. 141. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Col... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap with bayoneted m...

Case: Berg, no. 1-49. Dated tax stamps on verso. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform and shoulder scales wit...

Photograph shows cavalry insignia on top of forage cap. Not in case. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collect... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap]

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

Officers of 139th Penn. Inf'y. American Civil War 1861-1865.

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[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 and fez with bayoneted musket i...

Case: Berg, no. 3-168. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Purchase; David Belcher; 1968. Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Collection" at the ... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union shell jacket with cavalry marking...

Case: Berg, no. 7-45. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[George Gray of Company K, 38th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteers and un...

Photo shows identified soldier in Union uniform. Case: Berg, no. 7-22. Additional information in collections file. Other materials related to George Gray: Carte de visite of Gray grandparents processed as LOT... More