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Autograph manuscript signed

21 May 1892

Crouch, Frederick Nicholls, fl. 1892

Civil war campfire song lyrics.

Fair copy of lyrics for popular Civil War campfire song, "Kathleen Mavourneen"

GLC08322

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Autograph letter

20 May 1800

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

to the Secretary of War

Inspector General of the army close accounts near the end of the Quasi War.

GLC08343

News

A Black Soldier’s Civil War Diary

Written by Stephanie Townrow and Mary Kate Kwasnik. William Woodlin enlisted in the United States Colored Infantry 8th Regiment in October 1863 and kept a journal during his service. Woodlin’s entries describe camp life, his service...

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1861-1877

State War and Navy Departments

One print entitled, "State War and Navy Departments" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the State, War, and Navy Depatments building, Washignton, D.C.

GLC08878.0217

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1941-1946

United States. Army Air Forces

[World War II Victory Ribbon]

World War II Victory Medal Ribbon. Awarded for service in the Armed Forces of the United States between 1941-1946.

GLC09620.417.01