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Civil War Treasures from the New York Historical Society
URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpcoop/nhihtml/cwnyhshome.html

Description:
This site includes "recruiting posters for New York City regiments of volunteers; stereographic views documenting the mustering of soldiers and of popular support for the Union in New York City; photography showing the war's impact, both in the north and south; and drawings and writings by ordinary soldiers on both sides." Browse subject headings, name, or archival name. Searchable by keyword. The Before, During, and After the Civil War presentation provides a good background. Another incredible collection from the Library of Congress American Memory project.

Publisher:
Library of Congress

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Pictorial works

LII Database Information:
Record 7659 created by on 07/18/2001
Last modification on 08/24/2004
Published: 07/18/2001  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/7659