circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Soldier's monument

The image shows a large monument to the soldiers: "In Memory of the Patriots Who Fell at Groveton." Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and "1193."

GLC05111.01.1099

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Bull Run monument

The image shows a soldiers monument on which the plaque states: "In Memory of the Patriots Who Fell at Bull Run." The monument is surrounded by a wood fence, and in the distance cows are grazing. Inscriptions on verso: "Gardner" and "Bull Run Monument." Numeric notation on verso: "11.94."

GLC05111.01.1100

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: African-American soldiers digging graves

The image shows a large group of African-American soldiers digging graves. One corpse lies on the ground, and an officer oversees the activity on horseback. Numeric notation on image: "724." Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "724" and "X."

GLC05111.01.1102

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Landing dock with steamboats

The image shows a landing dock with one boat tied in the foreground and two others in the background. Also visible are a wooden building, a long bridge with buildings on the far end, and fields in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" "10" and "10."

GLC05111.01.1104

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Shipping yard with railroad

The image shows numerous sailboats and steamboats near a landing pier, with a railroad along the shore in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XI-I" and "798."

GLC05111.01.1106

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Campscene above a shipping yard

The image shows three men at a tent, with one looking through an eyepiece, surveying the action out of the frame to the left. In the background are numerous sailboats and what appears to be a large steamboat. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XI-I" and "799."

GLC05111.01.1107

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: C.S.S. Teaser damaged by U.S. gunboat

The image shows the extensive damage to the deck of a Confederate boat. Inscription on verso: "Deck of Confederate blockade runner Teaser showing destruction caused by shell fired by US gunboat [?] " and "Gardner." Numeric noations on verso: "XXV" and "483."

GLC05111.01.1108

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Steamboat near shore

The image shows a steamboat on the river with many people standing on the bow. There are several figures on the bank near the water's edge. Graphite inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XXV" and "714."

GLC05111.01.1112

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Artillery soldier seated on tree stump

The image shows a soldier wearing the pants of an artillery uniform and seated on a tree stump. The photographer's wagon is visible behind him next to another wagon. Numeric notations on verso: "II-IX" and "1030." Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation scratched into negative: "1030."

GLC05111.01.1116

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Officer in high boots seated

An officer is seated in the center of the image wearing high boots and a hat and holding his gloves and sword. Behind him are two chairs and an open tent. The edge of another tent is visible. Numeric notations on verso: "XXIV" and "807." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1117

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Bridge over small waterway

The image shows a bridge over a small waterway. A house stands on the opposite bank and a man stands on the near bank, holding a shovel. Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and 514." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1119

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Railroad tracks leading to fortifications

The image shows railroad tracks and the beginning of a train leading to fortifications. Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and "544." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1120

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Railroad fork through town

The image shows railroad tracks coming to a fork in a town in the center of the image. A fence runs opposite the tracks in the foreground. There are several cars on either side of the fork. Numeric notations on recto: "IV" and "535." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1121

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Soldier observing a farm

A soldier stands by a fence in the foreground looking back at several figures, including women and children, on a farm. Three houses stand behind a horse and wagon just beyond the soldier. Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and "525(?)." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1124

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Office of Sanitary Commission, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

The image shows a three story brick buliding. Many people are clustered outside the entrance and many boxes are stacked along its side. Inscription on verso: "Gettysburg Office of Sanitary Commission." Additional inscription on verso: "Ordway Gardner Coll" "not this" "1st day." Numeric notations on verso: "238" and "VII."

GLC05111.01.1125

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Three story building on tree lined street

The image shows a tree lined street with a three story terraced building. A wagon stands in the foreground. Numeric notations on verso: "542" and "IV." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1126

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Brick plantation house in woods

A brick plantation house in the woods with a clapboard addition in the rear. A man stands by the front steps. Part of a tent is visible in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "From Genl Ordway Gardner negatives." Numeric notations on verso: "299" and "II."

GLC05111.01.1127

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Five log cabins on the horizon

The image shows five log cabins on the horizon. A man lounges in a field in the center of the image. Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and "648." Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation scratched into negative: "648."

GLC05111.01.1128

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Camp of A frame tents

The image shows many rows of A frame tents surrounded by a fence of pine boughs with an arched entrance. The trees in the foreground have been cut down. Numeric notations on verso: "131" and "XI." Inscription on verso: "Ordway Gardner Coll." Numeric notations scratched into negative "99 131."

GLC05111.01.1129

June 15, 1864

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Federal occupation of outer line Confederate fortications captured by 18th Corps

The image shows men, tents, and horses inside the fortifications, whose sides are lined with cannons. A large wooden platform is in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Outer line of Conf. Fortifications captured by 18th Corps June 15/64. Interior view with Fed. battery in occupation." Graphite inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "788" and "XI-III."

GLC05111.01.1130

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Men on horseback in front of brick house

The image shows a brick house in the center of the image with a fence running off to the side. Several figures, some on horseback, stand just in front of the house. A man, woman, and child stand in front of a tent in the foreground. Numeric notations on verso: "650" and "IV." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1131

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Nature scene with river

The image shows a view looking between the banks of a river that leads into the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "1211."

GLC05111.01.1134

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Line of wagons near camp

The image shows a short line of wagons. A few tents stand next to two buildings on slightly elevated ground. A man stands midground in the center of the image and several buildings are visible in the distance behind him. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "392" and "XIV."

GLC05111.01.1135

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: View from interior of fortifications with ruins in distance

The image shows the interior of fortifications with a cannon in the foreground. The ruins of a brick building stand next to a log building. The ruins of another building are visible in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "13."

GLC05111.01.1136

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Man surveying fortications

The image shows the outer edge of fortifications which stretch into the distance. A man sits behind a cannon in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "47" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1137