Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Library of Congress

I'm always taking a sideways glance via google... to find a picture of Capn James A Anderson....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/sets/72157625520211184/

The Library of Congress has acquired a rare collection of nearly 700 Civil War-era photographs. The collection includes photographs of Union and Confederate soldiers, as well as the women and children they left behind. The collection is available on Flickr, which facilitates the help of viewers in assisting in identifying individuals and objects

These fascinating photographs represent the impact of the war, which involved many young enlisted men and the deaths of more than 600,000 soldiers. The photos feature details that enhance their interest, including horses, drums, muskets, rifles, revolvers, hats and caps, canteens, and a guitar. Among the rarest images are African Americans in uniform, sailors, a Lincoln campaign button, and portraits with families, women, and girls and boys

http://www.besthistorysites.net/USHistory_CivilWar.shtml
Best of History Web Site

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