circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Autograph document

Title: Photographs of Battlefields, a list of Gardner's work.

A list of Gardner's photographs with titles and indications as to whether they were single or double. Seven pages are present- a cover page and table of contents [pages 12 through 17]. The total on the last page is 1176 photographs. Gardner gave the list to Waud.

GLC05111.01.0605

1864-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Earthworks in front of Petersburg [Fort Norton]. [duplicate] [1864-1865 ca.]

Same image as #615, but the print is cut smaller. A man in civilian dress stands in the trench supported by logs and support beams. Inscription on top of image in Fay's handwriting: "Earthworks in front of Petersburg. Federal lines at Fort Norton. P.46." The numbers "1069" and "388" do not appear in this image, that part has been trimmed off. There is a notation of "1069" written in the lower left corner of the image. Formerly part of H.W. Fay's ("Keeper of Lincoln's Tomb") scrapbook. See GLC 5111.01.0615

GLC05111.01.0607

1864-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Extensive view of shallow trenches and earthworks. [1864-1865 ca.]

The earthworks in this image are most likely the same as in # 607 and #615. In this view, it is possible to see the curve of the earthworks and the man in civilian clothes leaning against them [center, middleground]. The number "1070" appears in the lower left corner. Formerly part of H.W. Fay's (keeper of Lincoln's tomb) scrapbook.

GLC05111.01.0608

1864-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Dead soldier, with rifle, hat and canteen, Petersburg, Va. [1864-1865 ca.]

The soldier's head and torso are in the foreground. His hands are slighty raissed off the ground, in front of his shoulders. A rifle lies across his body, and his canteen and hat lie beside him on the right. Formerly part of H.W. Fay's ("Keeper of Lincoln's Tomb") scrapbook.

GLC05111.01.0609

1864-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Interior of earthworks at Petersburg, Va. [duplicate] [1864-1865 ca.]

Same image as #612 but the print is cut smaller. The image shows the interior of the earthworks at Petersburg. There is a now roofless wooden structure in the foreground next to the ruins of a chimney. A man in civilian clothes is visible just left of the center of the image. The numbers "1071" and "386" do not appear in this image- that part has been trimmed off. There is a notation of "1071" written in the lower left corner of the image. Formerly part of H.W. Fay's (keeper of Lincoln's tomb) scrapbook. See GLC 5111.01.0612

GLC05111.01.0610

1864-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Interior of earthworks at Petersburg, Va. [duplicate] [1864-1865 ca.]

The image shows the interior of the earthworks at Petersburg. There is a now roofless wooden structure in the foreground next to the ruins of a chimney. A man in civilian clothes is visible just left of the center of the image. The numbers "1071" and "386" do not appear in this image- that part has been trimmed off. There is a notation of "1071" written in the lower left corner of the image. Formerly part of H.W. Fay's (keeper of Lincoln's tomb) scrapbook. Identical image can be seen in .610. See GLC 5111.01.0610

GLC05111.01.0612

1864-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Earthworks in front of Petersburg [Fort Norton]. [duplicate] [1864-1865 ca.]

A man in civilian dress stands in the trench supported by logs and support beams. Inscription on top of image in Fay's handwriting: "Earthworks in front of Petersburg. Federal lines at Fort Norton. P.46." The numbers "1069" and "388" do not appear in this image, that part has been trimmed off. There is a notation of "1069" written in the lower left corner of the image. Formerly part of H.W. Fay's ("Keeper of Lincoln's Tomb") scrapbook. Idenitcal image can be seen in .607. See GLC 5111.01.0607.

GLC05111.01.0615

July 5, 1863

Photograph

Title: Confederate dead on Rose Farm, Gettysburg, Pa. [July 5, 1863]

Inscription on image: "After first [inserted: day of] battle at Gettysburg." Photographer's labels were often incorrect [sometimes intentionally], and this is such a case. The image is actually of Confederate dead on the Rose farm, which was the scene of fighting on July 2. The photo was actually taken by Gardner on July 5, according to Frassanito in "Getysburg: Journey In Time" [p. 209]. The corpses have been collected by Federal burial parties. Gardner's darkroom wagon is visible on the left side of the image. Formerly part of H.W. Fay's (keeper of Lincoln's tomb) scrapbook.

GLC05111.01.0616

1908/1909 ca.

Newspaper

Title: Article on Lincoln 1856 speech with photo from 1865 indignation meeting. [1908/1909 ca.]

The newspaper article is dated April 3 but there are two other dates written on the item. Inscription in upper left corner: "Miss Bessie Hallett April 7, 1909." Inscripiton in upper right corner: "Bessie Hallett." Inscription on bottom: "April 5, 1908 Interocean April 5/08." Caption under photo of indignation meeting (same image as .618): "Remarkable photo taken at Bloomington, Illinois April, 25th 1865 showing indignation meeting over the death of Lincoln." However, the article describes an Abraham Lincoln speech given on May 29, 1856. See GLC 5111.01.0618

GLC05111.01.0619

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Major Adelbert Ames, with ALS 12/19/1908.

Inscription on verso: "Adelbert Ames." With ALS (5111.623) from Ames to F.H. Meserve dated 12/19/1908.

GLC05111.01.0624

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Colonel Mulligan, Napoleon pose, vignette [salt print] [cabinet card].

Mulligan wears civilian dress and a ribbon in his lapel. He strikes a Napoleonic pose. Inscriptionon verso: "Col. Mulligan." The image has been touched-up [painted]. From Brady Archives, mounted on cabinet card mounts just before or during early 1862.

GLC05111.01.0640

1861-1862 ca.

Photograph

Title: Brig. Gen. Benton, full length standing portrait [salt print] [cabinet card]

Benton is wearing epaulets and holds his sword in front of him with both hands. His hat rests on a table to the left and has the infantry horn insignia on it. The upper corners of the the image have been rounded to create an arch at the top. Inscription on verso: "Brig. Gen. Benton." From Brady Archives, mounted on cabinet card mounts just before or during early 1862.

GLC05111.01.0641

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Adgt. Degamo Jones, 1/2 length seated portrait [salt print] [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

Jones is weaing epaulets and holds his sword in his left hand. Inscription on verso: "Adgt. Degamo Jones. 'Mich.'" From Brady Archives, mounted on cabinet card mounts just before or during early 1862.

GLC05111.01.0642

1861-1862 ca.

Photograph

Title: Col. Edward Serrell, seated vignette [salt print] [cabinet card]. [1861-1862 ca.]

Serrell is seated, his left arm rests on a table beside him with a map laid out on it. He holds his sword in his left hand. The corners of the image have been rounded. Inscription on verso: "Col. Edward Serrell." The image has been painted. From Brady Archives, mounted on cabinet card mounts just before or during early 1862.

GLC05111.01.0643

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Gen. McNeil, standing portrait [vignette] [salt print] [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

McNeil wears a sash around his waist and his sword hangs from his belt. His right hand is resting on a table beside him, his left hand is behind his back. Inscription on verso: "Gen. McNeil." The image has been painted.

GLC05111.01.0645

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Col. Curran Pope, 1/2 length Napoleon [vignette] [salt print] [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

Inscription on verso: "Col. Curran Pope. 'Ky.'" The image has been painted.

GLC05111.01.0646

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Col. Wynkoop, 1/2 length seated portrait vignette, [salt print] [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

Wynkoop wears his sword on a strap across his chest, the sword rests under his left arm. He holds his hat with the cavalry insignia on it in his right hand. Inscription on verso: "Col. Wynkoop 9th Pa Cavalry." The image has been painted.

GLC05111.01.0647

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Brig. Gen. O.L. Tuttle, seated portrait vignette, [salt print] [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

Tuttle is seated with his right arm resting on a table beside him. There is a decorative curtain in the upper left corner. Inscription on verso: "Brig. Gen. O.L. Tuttle." The image has been touched-up [painted].

GLC05111.01.0648

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Genl. W.L. Whittaker, bust portrait vignette, [salt print] [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

Inscription on verso: "Genl. W.L. Whittaker." The image has been touched-ip [painted].

GLC05111.01.0649

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Gen. W.J. Landram, 1/2 length seated vignette, [salt print] [cabinet card]. [1861-1865 ca.]

Landram is facing left and almost has his back to the table beside him. His left arm rests on the table. He holds his hat with the infantry horn insignia on it in his lap with his right hand. Inscription on verso: "Gen. W.J. Landram." The image has been touched-up [painted].

GLC05111.01.0650

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Gen. J.G. Lanman, seated full length [vignette] [salt print] [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

Lanman wears his gloves and holds his sword in his lap with both hands. Inscription on verso: "Gen. J. G. Lanman 'Iowa'." The image has been painted.

GLC05111.01.0651

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Brig. Gen. Ross, seated with coat and hat [vignette] [salt print] [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

Ross wears a coat over his unifrom and an oil-cloth wheel cap. He holds his gloves in his right hand, which rest on the table beside him. Inscription on verso: "Brig. Gen. Ross Ills." The image has been painted.

GLC05111.01.0654

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Brig. Gen. Thos. L. Price, 1/2 length seated [vignette] [salt print] [cabinet] [1861-1865 ca.]

Price holds his sword in the crooks of his right arm, his left arm rests on the table beside him. Inscription on verso: "Brig. Gen. Thos. L. Price." The image has been painted.

GLC05111.01.0657

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Col. McArthur, standing portrait [vignette] [salt print] [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

McArthur wears his hat and his sword hangs from his belt. His left arm is bent with his left hand on his hip, his right arm is extended and his right hand rests on something outside the image. Inscription on verso: "Col. McArthur. 12th Regt Ill Vols." The image has been painted.

GLC05111.01.0658

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Adj. Gen. Roberts, 1/2 length seated portrait [vignette] [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

Roberts wears [braided] dress shoulder scales [epaulets], a sash, and his sword hangs from his belt under his left arm. His right arm rests on the back of his chair. Inscription on verso: "Adj. Gen. Roberts, Mich." The image has been painted.

GLC05111.01.0659