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The Philadelphia Inquirer. [August 6, 1863]

Various news items about the Civil War, including an account of the bombardment of Fort Wagner.

GLC08516.05

New York times. [Vol. X, no. 2983 (April 13, 1861)]

The headline announces the firing on Fort Sumter by Confederate Troops, the beginning of the Civil War. Though the South had already seceded, physical confrontation did not begin until the fort was fired on. The paper reports in detail the events...

GLC04661.06

[Reporters outside courthouse where Capt. Wirz was tried]

Group of men (probably reporters, as evidenced by their pads of paper and pens) most likely gathered outside the courthouse where Capt. Wirz was tried. With various inscriptions on verso.

GLC06999.32

[Gallows in Washington D.C.]

View of the gallows just after the drop of Capt. Wirz; with rotunda of the Capitol visible in background. Several people in the background are seen high in the trees trying to get a view of the hanging. With various graphite inscriptions on verso and...

GLC06999.33

Execution of Wirtz of Andersonville

View of the gallows as the noose is placed around Capt. Wirz's neck. Union soldiers with bayonets surround the platform. With graphite inscriptions on verso.

GLC06999.34

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Zanesville to his wife. Talks of arrival at Camp Zanesville via steam boat ("smoke boat.") His goods were lost in shipping between home and the camp. Finally, tells his wife if she sends $100 quickly, he could come home, as he won't...

GLC02176.01

to Matthew Wood

Written to her husband. Wants him to return as he's doing "no good." Talks of lack of money, and the financial transactions with a Samuel Clift. Mentions a neighbor offering for her to stay at his house, another offering to haul her coal for free...

GLC02176.02

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Anticipates being paid soon, and will send the money home, saving a few dollars to live himself. Talks of hiding tears when reading his wife's letters as the other soldiers find it feminine. Expresses sentiment...

GLC02176.03

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Says the arms have arrived, and they have been drilling with sabers. Observes the wickedness and sin, and hopes that in piety they could defeat "seceshdom." Discusses how his "little family" makes him want to...

GLC02176.04

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Writes to General Cox, the Commander of the District in Charleston, about Lieutenant Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes's scouts. States that they have not returned due to high water. Mentions that they will probably not meet opposition at Princetown...

GLC02414.032

[Eleazer L. Sarsons]

Civil War era tintype of Sarsons from waist up, in a formal uniform with two rows of vertical buttons. He is hatless. GLC03953.18-.20 show Sarsons in different ranks, from private to captain.

GLC03953.18

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5 no. 221 (March 23, 1851)]

The front page of this issue is a drawing of the commanding officers at Fort Sumter, less than a month before an attack on the fort would begin the hostilities of the Civil War. The news focuses on the Union forts that have already been turned over...

GLC04661.05

Andersonville Prison, Georgia

Bears stamp of the Century Co. and several inscriptions. Cropped and trimmed version of GLC06999.02.

GLC06999.03

Andersonville Prison, Georgia

Caption printed on mount reads: "Andersonville Prison, Georgia. View from the Main Gate. Issuing Rations to thirty-three thousand Prisoners." Bears Century Co. stamp and several inscriptions.

GLC06999.04

Andersonville Prison

Lengthy ink inscription on verso indicates this may be an early view of the prison. With Century Co. stamp

GLC06999.05

Andersonville Prison, Georgia

Northwest view of the stockade. Thirty-three thousand prisoners in Bastile at te time it was taken. With Century Co. stamp and graphite inscriptions.

GLC06999.06

[Andersonville Prison]

Northwest view of the stockade. Enlarged copy of GLC06999.06, with Century Co. stamp and ink inscriptions on verso. Inscription on verso reads "N.W. part of Andersonville Prison, Ga. photographed in the summer of 1864 looking northwest or towards...

GLC06999.07

Andersonville Prison, Georgia

"Southwest View of the Stockade, Showing the Dead Line." Century Co. stamp on verso and graphite inscriptions.

GLC06999.08

North east view of Andersonville prison, Ga.

Duplicate of GLC06999.08 - North East View of Andersonville Prison. Verso contains duplicate of item GLC06999.01, with printed label pasted across. With Century Co. Stamp and ink inscriptions.

GLC06999.09

"Andersonville Prison, Georgia."

Caption reads "South-east view, taken from the stockade," but it is incorrect; it should read southwest view. With Century Co. stamp and graphite inscriptions. Same image as GLC06999.11 and GLC06999.12.

GLC06999.10

Southwest view of Andersonville Prison, Ga.

Same image as GLC06999.10 and GLC06999.12, but with corrected caption. With Century Co. and inscriptions. Typed caption on verso reads: "Southwest view of Andersonville Prison, Ga., photographed from the Branch in summer of 1864. Sink or trough in...

GLC06999.11

Andersonville Prison, Georgia.

Caption on mount reads "South-east view taken from the Stockade," but it is incorrect; should read southwest view. Same image as GLC06999.10 and GLC06999.11. With Century Co. stamp.

GLC06999.12

How they buried them...

(Title continues) "at Andersonville, Georgia."

GLC06999.13

Grave yard at Andersonville, Georgia

Caption on mount reads "Dead men, they tell no tales - but look at this picture and a tale is told that will never be forgotten."

GLC06999.14

Grave yard at Andersonville, Georgia

Same image as GLC06999.14. With Century Co. stamp and ink inscription on verso. Inscription on verso reads: "Graves of Union prisoners of war who died in Andersonville Prison, Ga. as left by the Confederates, photographed during the war."

GLC06999.15

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

With Century Co. stamp and ink inscription. Same image as GLC06999.17 and GLC06999.18.

GLC06999.16

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

Same image as GLC06999.16 and GLC06999.18. Stamp on verso.

GLC06999.17

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

A different view of graveyard images GLC06999.16 and GLC06999.17. With Century Co. stamp blue pencil inscription.

GLC06999.18

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

Same image as GLC06999.18. With Century Co. stamp and various inscriptions.

GLC06999.19

[Distant view of the Andersonville graveyard]

With Century Co. stamp and blue pencil inscription.

GLC06999.20

[Distant view of Andersonville graveyard]

Same image as GLC6999.20. With blue pencil inscription on verso.

GLC06999.21

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

Two duplicates printed on one albumen. With Century Co. stamp and blue pencil inscription.

GLC06999.22

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

Similar image to GLC06999.22, but a clearer image. With Century Co. stamp and black ink inscription.

GLC06999.23

[Stereocard of Castle Thunder Prison]

From a negative by Mathew Brady & Co. With various pencil inscriptions on verso. Only half of the stereocard is present, cutting off the original title and caption of the photograph.

GLC06999.24

[Stereocard of Castle Thunder Prison .]

From a negative by Mathew Brady & Co. With various pencil inscriptions on verso. Only half of the stereocard is present, cutting off the original title and caption of the photograph.

GLC06999.25

"Castle Thunder," Richmond, Va.

With Century Co. stamp, printed caption, and black ink inscription on verso. Enlarged version of GLC6999.25. Caption on verso reads "photographed in 1864. This Confederate prison was situated on Carey Street, and was originally a stron old brick...

GLC06999.26

Castle Thunder - Confederate Prison

With pencil inscriptions on verso. Only half of the stereocard is present, cutting off the original title and caption of the photograph.

GLC06999.27

[Libby Prison]

With Century Co. and black ink inscription.

GLC06999.28

Camp of Confederate Prisoners

Photograph taken after the Battle of Spotsylvania. With pencil inscriptions on verso.

GLC06999.29

Panoramic View of South End of Andersonville Prison, Ga.

This print of a sketch is based on A.J. Riddle's photograph of the southeast view of Andersonville Prison. With Century Co. stamp and various inscriptions. Caption on verso reads "photographed from the Branch in summer of 1864. Sink or trough in...

GLC06999.30

Union prisoners of war at Camp Sumter, Andersonville, Georgia

Recto and verso each contain composite views of the southeastern and southwestern parts of the prison compound (2 prints mounted per side). With Century Co. stamp and various notations.

GLC06999.31

"…North End of Andersonville Prison, Ga."

Image composed of two mounted albumen prints, with ink and paint embellishments. With Century Co. stamp and various inscriptions.

GLC06999.35

Map of the prison

Map of the prison, with the locations of photographs # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 marked.

GLC06999.36

Map of the prison and surrounding areas.

Map of the prison and surrounding areas.

GLC06999.37

Photographs of Andersinville[Notes]

Notes, with autograph corrections, containing detailed descriptions of nine Riddle photographs. 9 p. His numbers correspond to those in this collection as follows: #1 (item #1), #2 (items #2-3), #3 (item #4), #4 (item #5), #5 (items #6-7), #6...

GLC06999.38

Catalog of An Important Collection of Fine and Rare Photographs.

Auction catalog from which Neville Franklin Dragoo purchased this collection (lots #200, 212, and 215).

GLC06999.39

[sketch of a skull and crow atop a Confederate flag]

Ink sketch of a skull and crow atop a Confederate flag.

GLC06999.40

[List]

Inventory of the collection by a previous owner.

GLC06999.41

[General Albert Ordway]

Portrait of General Albert Ordway in dress uniform with four medals. Based on the uniform, the photograph appears to have been taken during Ordway's time as the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard. Ordway became Commanding...

GLC07000.53

Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 1. Yorktown to Williamsburg

Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commanding Army of the Potomac Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys Chief of Top. Engrs Army of the Potomac." Engraved by W.H. Dougal. Map compiled by Abbot. Printed version of...

GLC04355.04