1860

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of an unidentified eleven member family]

A print of a photograph showing family members in their yard with the corner of a brick building to the left side of the photograph. The image shows two small boys one small girl, one teenage girl, one teen age boy, two middle aged men, one middle aged woman, an elderly man and an elderly woman. All the woman are wearing dark dresses. All the men are in civilian clothes. Good image of period clothing. Several of the subjects are smiling.

GLC05111.01.0223

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Birth-Place of Lieut.-Gen. U. S. Grant, Point Pleasant, Clermont County, Ohio.

A mounted print of a photograph showing the birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant. Title taken from text on recto. A small white house stands with two trees on either side of it, surrounded by a wooden fence with its gate open. A small boy huddles in the front doorway. There is debris scattered in front of the fence. Also printed on recto: "Entered according to Act of Congress, July 6th, 1864, by Goodwin & Dickinson, in the Clerks Officer of the Southern District of Ohio." "J. G. Rogers, M. D. Family Physician."

GLC05111.01.0224

circa 1861-1865

Kihlholz, Bernhard, fl. 1861-1862

Photograph

Title: Portrait of Col. Osterhaus. [1861-1862 ca.]

A print of an upper-body portrait of then-Colonel Peter J. Osterhaus. Taken by Bernhard Kihlholz of St. Louis, Missouri, with blind stamp. Osterhaus would become a major-general by war's end. Written on back: "Act. Brig. General Osterhaus"

GLC05111.01.0232

10 November 1864

McPherson, & Oliver, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: Flagship U.S.S. Hartford in Mobile Bay, November 10, 1864.

A print of a photograph of the U.S.S. Hartford. Graphite inscription on recto: "U. S. S. S. [sic] Hartford. 1864. Mobile Bay." Cancelled, red five cent "playing card" stamp on verso. Three mast sailing vessel that also has a steam stack in the center of the ship. The Hartford, a first-class sloop, was the flagship of Admiral Farragut's fleet. It was painted gray to make it less visible at sea. Photographed by McPherson & Oliver. See GLC 5111.01.0234

GLC05111.01.0233

1864

McPherson, & Oliver, fl. 1864

Photograph

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

A print of a photograph of Admiral David G. Farragut and Captain Percival Drayton on the deck of the USS Hartford (1858). Farragut leans against the wheel, while the ship's commander, Captain Drayton stands to the left of him. The Hartford served as Farragut's flagship in his position as Admiral of the US Navy. Cancelled, red five cent "playing card" stamp on verso. Three other sailors stand behind the officers on an upper deck. See GLC 5111.01.0233

GLC05111.01.0234

September 1864

McPherson, & Oliver, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: No. 1. Fort Morgan, Front and East Side.

A print of a photograph of the ruins of Fort Morgan, AL. Title taken from accompanying panel of text. The most powerful of defenses protecting Mobile Bay was Fort Morgan, which was bombarded by Farragut's fleet, and later taken by Union forces in 1864. The walls show the damage inflicted during the battle. Badly battered light house visible in the distance. A row of mortars awaiting emplacement line the base of the wall on the right. Orange 5 cent "playing card" stamp, canceled" "M[cPherson] & O[liver]" on verso. Pencil inscriptions: "89" and "McKirby" near Kean Archives stamp on verso.…

GLC05111.01.0235

September 1864

McPherson, & Oliver, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: No. 2, Fort Morgan, Front and West Side.

A print of a photograph of Fort Morgan, AL after the Battle of Mobile Bay. Orange 5 cent "playing card" stamp, canceled" "M[cPherson] & O[liver]" on verso. Pencil inscriptions: "89" and "McKirby" near Kean Archives stamp on verso. The most powerful of defenses protecting Mobile Bay was Fort Morgan, which was bombarded by Farragut's fleet, and later taken by Union forces in 1864. The walls show the damage inflicted during the battle. Badly battered light house visible on the right. The image is "No. 2" in a series of 9 photographs taken. See GLC 5111.01.0235

GLC05111.01.0236

September 1864

McPherson, & Oliver, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: No. 3. Fort Morgan, water batteries, west side.

A print of a photograph of the ruins of Fort Morgan, AL. Orange 5 cent "playing card" stamp, canceled" "M&O" on verso. Pencil inscriptions: "89" and "McKirby" near Kean Archives stamp on verso. The most powerful of defenses protecting Mobile Bay was Fort Morgan, which was bombarded by Farragut's fleet, and later taken by Union forces in 1864. The walls show the damage inflicted during the battle. Badly battered light house visible on the right. The image is "No. 3" in a series of 9 photographs taken.

GLC05111.01.0237

September 1864

McPherson, & Oliver, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: No. 4. Fort Morgan, south-east bastion.

A print of a photograph of Fort Morgan, AL. Orange 5 cent "playing card" stamp, canceled" "M&O" on verso. Pencil inscriptions: "89" and "McKirby" near Kean Archives stamp on verso. The most powerful of defenses protecting Mobile Bay was Fort Morgan, which was bombarded by Farragut's fleet, and later taken by Union forces in 1864. The walls show the damage inflicted during the battle. Soldiers quarters visible in distance, near the water. Two guns visible, which were spiked just before the Confederates surrendered the fort (therby rendering them unusable). The image is "No. 4" in a series…

GLC05111.01.0238

September 1864

McPherson, & Oliver, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: No. 5. Fort Morgan Citadel, from south side.

A print of a photograph showing Fort Morgan, AL. Orange 5 cent "playing card" stamp, canceled" "M&O" on verso. Pencil inscriptions: "89" and "McKirby" near Kean Archives stamp on verso. The most powerful of defenses protecting Mobile Bay was Fort Morgan, which was bombarded by Farragut's fleet, and later taken by Union forces in 1864. The walls show the damage inflicted during the battle. The citadel was later damaged by a fire and its bricks used to repair the rest of the fort in later years. The image is "No. 5" in a series of 9 photographs taken.

GLC05111.01.0239

September 1864

McPherson, & Oliver, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: No. 6. Fort Morgan interior, west side.

A print of a photograph of Fort Morgan, AL. Orange 5 cent "playing card" stamp, canceled" "M&O" on verso. Pencil inscriptions: "89" and "McKirby" near Kean Archives stamp on verso. Top of light house visible in the distance. The most powerful of defenses protecting Mobile Bay was Fort Morgan, which was bombarded by Farragut's fleet, and later taken by Union forces in 1864. The walls show the damage inflicted during the battle. Badly battered light house visible on the right. Some soldiers can be seen squatting by the wall on the left. The image is "No. 6" in a series of 9 photographs…

GLC05111.01.0240

September 1864

McPherson, & Oliver, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: No. 7. Fort Morgan Citadel, from north side.

A print of a photograph of Fort Morgan, AL. Orange 5 cent "playing card" stamp, canceled" "M&O" on verso. Pencil inscriptions: "89" and "McKirby" near Kean Archives stamp on verso. Top of light house visible in the distance. The most powerful of defenses protecting Mobile Bay was Fort Morgan, which was bombarded by Farragut's fleet, and later taken by Union forces in 1864. The walls show the damage inflicted during the battle. Badly battered light house visible on the right. The citadel was later damaged by a fire and its bricks used to repair the rest of the fort in later years. The…

GLC05111.01.0241

September 1864

McPherson, & Oliver, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: No 8. Fort Morgan from south-east side.

A print of a photograph of Fort Morgan, AL. Orange 5 cent "playing card" stamp, canceled" "M&O" on verso. Pencil inscriptions: "89" and "McKirby" near Kean Archives stamp on verso. Light house visible in the distance. The most powerful of defenses protecting Mobile Bay was Fort Morgan, which was bombarded by Farragut's fleet, and later taken by Union forces in 1864. The walls show the damage inflicted during the battle. Badly battered light house visible in the center. The United States flag flies over the captured fort. The image is "No. 8" in a series of 9 photographs taken.

GLC05111.01.0242

September 1864

McPherson, & Oliver, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: No. 9. Light House, Mobile Point.

A print of a photograph of Fort Morgan, AL. Orange 5 cent "playing card" stamp, canceled" "M&O" on verso. Pencil inscriptions: "89" and "McKirby" near Kean Archives stamp on verso. The most powerful of defenses protecting Mobile Bay was Fort Morgan, which was bombarded by Farragut's fleet, and later taken by Union forces in 1864. The walls in the distance show the damage inflicted during the battle. Badly battered, barely standing light house is in the center of image. A row of Union soldiers and sailors stand to the left of the lighthouse. The image is "No. 9" in a series of 9…

GLC05111.01.0243

circa 1861-1865

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Photograph

Title: From Top of Signal Station, Looking South, showing all between Hospital and Signal Station

A print of a photograph of the Union encampment on Hilton Head Island, SC. Accompanying text reads: "From top of Signal Station, Looking South, Showing all between Hospital and Signal Station." Railroad tracks run down the center of the image with several spur lines branching out on both sides. There are buildings near the spur lines. Also several rows of artillery gun barrels and other pieces of equipment are lined up to the left of the center track. Tents appear in right background. Note that the photograph's mount has been trimmed and the original identification tag has been adhered to the…

GLC05111.01.0244

circa 1861-1865

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Photograph

Title: Fort Pulaski, Ga. Battery A looking towards Tybee.

A print of a photograph showing Fort Pulaski, near Savannah, GA. Title taken from accompanying text.Officers of the 48th NY Infantry garrisoned the fort and posed for the camera along with their colonel, W.B. Barton, standing with his wife in the right foreground. A black dog can be seen at one man's feet. The man reclining on the swivel behind the first gun appears to have had his left leg amputated. In the distance is the mouth of the Savannah River, and on the horizon, Tybee Island. After Fort Pulaski had been nearly destroyed by Union bombardments in April 1862, it would be occupied and…

GLC05111.01.0247

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Tennessee State Capitol]

A print of a photograph of the Tennesse State Capitol in Nashville, TN. Crisp, detailed image of the state house surrounded by a barren landscape. Log breastworks can be seen surrounding the base of the building. The building was constructed between 1845 and 1859.

GLC05111.01.0248

circa 1861-1865

Munn & Faul

Photograph

Title: U.S. Quartermasters Wharf barge in Cairo, Ill. with Mississippi fleet in the distance

A print of a photograph of a wharf at Cairo, IL. The wharf belongs to the U.S. Quartermaster. A riverine fleet can be seen in the background. Title from graphite inscription on recto. Ink inscription on recto "R-684." Graphite inscription on verso: "Mississippi Fleet lying off Cairo to be sold at Mound City 17th Aug. Munn & Faul Photographers Cairo, Ills." Someone has inscribed "Wand" on the recto."

GLC05111.01.0249

circa 1861-1865

Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902

Photograph

Title: Army wagon after three years of service.

A print of a photograph of a wagon. Title from inscription on recto. Wagon is very worn with mud encrusted wheels. Headquarters baggage tent in background along with some buildings. "416" and "O'Sullivan" are written on the back. There is also a faded stamp with some sections made illegible with black marker. Few words can be made out.

GLC05111.01.0250

March 1864

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882

Photograph

Title: Rappahannock Station, Virginia. Canvas pontoon wagon, 50th New York Engineers

A print of a photograph of a pontoon wagon. Graphite inscriptions on verso: "272," "IX" and "Camp Pontoon Wagon." Pontoon wagon and a coiled rope and anchor are also on the cart. Many trees visible in background. Same image as GLC 5111.01.0207

GLC05111.01.0251

June 1863

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882

Photograph

Title: Fairfax Court House. Fairfax, Va. [June 1863]

Negative by Timothy O'Sullivan. "Incidents of the War" series. Published in Gardner's "Photo Sketchbook of the Civil War," with accompanying panel of text. Published by Phip & Solomon. A group of mounted Federal soldiers stand in front of the Courthouse. An officer poses next to the copula on the roof.

GLC05111.01.0253

August 1863

Photograph

Title: [Bealeton, Va. Sutler's tent at Army of the Potomac headquarters]

A print of a photograph of a sutler's tent at the Army of the Potomac headquarters. Four men, including two sergeants, stand in front opening of tent speaking to someone inside the tent. Nine additional men are posed in the rear if the tent. One of them sits in a tree. Inscription on verso: "Sutlers tent Gardner VIII 216." Same as GLC 5111.01.0254 only without accompanying text.

GLC05111.01.0254

January 1865

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882

Photograph

Title: Fort Fisher, North Carolina. Dismounted gun

A print of a photograph of Fort Fisher, North Carolina. Image looks out from the fort over the beach and water. A heavy artillery piece has been destroyed on the right hand side of the image. To the left of the carriage, against the parapet are stands of unfired grape shot. The Y shaped lines in the middle of the image were probably caused by a cracked negative. Fort Fisher was held by the Confederates until two battles with the Union, one in December of 1864 and the next the following January, when it was captured.

GLC05111.01.0257

September 1862

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Signal Station on Elk Mtn Antietam

A print of a photograph of some ment standing on top of a signal tower on Elk Mountain. The tower is approximately two meters tall and built of stacked wooden logs. Print is an oval shape.Title from inscription on verso. Published in Gardner's "Photo Sketchbook of the Civil War."

GLC05111.01.0259

July 1863

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882

Photograph

Title: Evacuation of Aquia Creek, VA. July 1863. [Copy 1]

Published in Gardner's "Photo Sketchbook of the Civil War," with accompanying panel of text. "Incidents of the War" series. Image of steamers at the landing with barges in foreground. See GlC 5111.01.0261

GLC05111.01.0260