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[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and unidentified man with full beard in fur hat]
The single best source for Civil War photographs is the U.S. Library of Congress, which holds the core collections of original Civil War documentary ... The majority of the ambrotypes and tintypes are portraits by unidentified photographers of Civil War soldiers, primarily Union soldiers.
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[Unidentified soldier in New Hampshire uniform and Co. D Whipple hat with bayoneted musket and revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in New Hampshire uniform and Co. D Whipple hat w...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified Union officer, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right] / photographed by Brigham Bishop, photographer, Army of the Cumberland.

[Unidentified Union officer, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right...

In: Adolph Metzner photograph album ..., no. 61. Color laser copy reference surrogate, showing front and back of photo, filed with finding aids for LOT 8751 in P&P Reading Room.

[Six Union musicians of the 4th Vermont Infantry Regiment relaxing at camp in a pine forest in Virginia]

[Six Union musicians of the 4th Vermont Infantry Regiment relaxing at ...

In album: [Album of ephemera and Civil War era photographs; photos and album compiled by Larkin Goldsmith Mead], loose photo no. L6. Attribution of G.H. Houghton as photographer from "A very fine appearance" : ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Hardee hat]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Hardee hat]

Case: Rinhart, no. 68. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:180) More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Macrafly, Lincoln, Nebraska, 2014... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with Hardee hat and sash with non-commissioned officer's sword]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with Hardee hat and ...

Photograph shows Company D, 12th Regiment; probably First Sgt. James Brown Co. D, 12th Massachusetts Infantry. Case: Berg, no. 3-57. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed b... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket]

Case: Leather geometric. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.l... More

[Sergeant Henry G. Lillibridge of Co. H, 10th Rhode Island Infantry Regiment, in zouave uniform with saber bayoneted rifle] / Frank Rowell, photographer, 25 Westminster St., Prov. R.I.

[Sergeant Henry G. Lillibridge of Co. H, 10th Rhode Island Infantry Re...

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

[Unidentified African American sailor in Union uniform sitting with arm resting on table]

[Unidentified African American sailor in Union uniform sitting with ar...

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Case: Berg, no. 3-483. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of painted backdrop showing trees]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of painted backd...

Photograph shows cross medal on man on right and shield-shaped medal on breast and insignia of the 6th Corps on forage cap on man on left; he also smokes cigar. Case: Leather floral scroll motif. Additional in... More

[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform with forage cap]

[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform with for...

Case: Berg, no. 1-145. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with eagle breast plate, cartridge box, and cap box holding musket with bayonet in scabbard]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with eagle breast plate, cartri...

pp/liljunion Case: Rinhart, no. 119. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with Company C, 13th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment kepi]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with Company C, 13th...

Case: Berg, no. 3-340. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Private Albert H. Davis of Company K, 6th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment in uniform, shoulder scales, and Hardee hat with Model 1841 Mississippi rifle, sword bayonet, knapsack with bedroll, canteen, and haversack]

[Private Albert H. Davis of Company K, 6th New Hampshire Infantry Regi...

Photograph shows identified soldier in Union uniform. Title devised by Library staff from information in collections file. Case: Leather oval geometric. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform of the 119th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, wearing the belt buckle of the Philadelphia Reserve Brigade]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform of the 119th Pennsylvania Volun...

Photo shows belt buckle with "RB" below state seal. Public domain photograph of 19th-century daguerreotype portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat in front of American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat in front of American flag]

Case: Berg, no. 2-18 Purchased from: Medhurst & Co. Autographs, Documents, Images, Overland Park, Kansas, 2010. Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist, 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105) More i... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and unidentified woman]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and unidentified woman]

Case: Berg, no. 3-209. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Ohio Volunteer Militia uniform with bedroll and musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Ohio Volunteer Militia uniform with bedroll a...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Michael Dunn, Raymond, Potter Co., Penna. / Photographed by Hope, successor to M.H. Kimball, 477 Broadway, New York.

Michael Dunn, Raymond, Potter Co., Penna. / Photographed by Hope, succ...

Photograph shows portrait of Corporal Michael Dunn of Co. H, 46th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, after the amputation of his legs in 1864, the result of injuries received in a battle near Dallas, Georgia, on M... More

[Private Hiram M. Kersey, 44th Iowa Infantry regiment, standing on rug with bayonet, knife, revolver, and cartridge box]

[Private Hiram M. Kersey, 44th Iowa Infantry regiment, standing on rug...

Photo shows identified soldier in Union uniform. Case: Berg, no. 4-22G variant. Identification of soldier from newspaper clipping found behind photograph. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More i... More

[Unidentified young sailor in Union uniform with American flag in front of backdrop showing naval scene]

[Unidentified young sailor in Union uniform with American flag in fron...

Frame: Berg, 2-2. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Exh... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Case: Leather scroll border with floral center. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://h... More

[Lorenzo Hawkins of Company I, 12th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers]

[Lorenzo Hawkins of Company I, 12th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers]

Photo shows identified soldier in Union uniform. Public domain photograph related to army, military forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Company F infantry forage cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Company F infantry forage c...

Case: Leather scroll motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/p... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with a rifle and revolver in front of painted backdrop showing weapons and American flag at Benton Barracks, Saint Louis, Missouri]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with a rifle a...

Frame: Berg 7-18. Photographer's name attribution based on article: Ertzgaard, John. "The elusive photographer of Benton Barracks." Military images, 10.6 (1989): pp. 24-25. Digital photo with mat removed by Mi... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with Company E, 12th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers hat]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with Company E, 12th Regiment N...

Case: Berg, no. 2-125. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Major General George Armstrong Custer of 2nd Regular Army Cavalry Regiment, 5th Regular Army Cavalry Regiment, Aide-de-Camp U.S. Volunteers Infantry Regiment, and General Staff U.S. Volunteers Infantry Regiment, in uniform]

[Major General George Armstrong Custer of 2nd Regular Army Cavalry Reg...

Hoxie Collection. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and slouch cap with infantry insignia holding revolver to chest]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and slouch cap with infantry in...

Picryl description: Public domain image related to Wild West, western, cowboys, no copyright restrictions image.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and kepi with unidentified young boy, probably father and son]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and kepi with unidentified youn...

Case: Berg, no. 3-141. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Published in: Military images. Henryville, Pa., ... More

[Private George H. Hall of Kane County Illinois Cavalry Company and Co. H, 15th Illinois Cavalry Regiment with sword and handgun]

[Private George H. Hall of Kane County Illinois Cavalry Company and Co...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Manuscript describes details of Hall's military service; recipe for chemical solution on verso. Case: Leather; geometric. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Mor... More

[Three unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms]

[Three unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms]

Case: Leather; oval surrounded by leaves design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Daniel... More

Fort C.F. Smith, Co. L, 2d New York Artillery

Fort C.F. Smith, Co. L, 2d New York Artillery

Group of soldiers with cannon and caisson. Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 675. Original neg. number: LC-B817-7675.

[Unidentified soldier in Union first lieutenant's uniform and gauntlets with field officer's sword]

[Unidentified soldier in Union first lieutenant's uniform and gauntlet...

Case: Leather geometric scroll motif with oval center. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at h... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, cartridge box, and cap box]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, cartridg...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap with revolver in belt]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap with revolver ...

Case: Berg, no. 3-278SG. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Company K, 137th regiment forage cap with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Company K, 137th regiment f...

Case: Berg, no. 3-247. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Possible identification: Charles Hallett of Company K, 137th New York Infantry Regiment, based on information from Fred R. Hallett, grea... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform and Company D forage cap with handgun and cartridge box in front of painted backdrop showing military camp]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform and Company D forage cap ...

Case: Leather gem geometric motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/lo... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform holding saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform holding saber]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and kepi]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat and kepi]

Case: Berg, no. 1-141. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with wife and two daughters]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with wife and ...

Photograph showing soldier in uniform, wife in dress and hat, and two daughters wearing matching coats and hats. In May 1863, U.S. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton issued General Order No. 143 creating the Bureau... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Case: Leather circular geometric. Information found behind photograph: I.D. in Maine family album as Emmett Brackett, died in Virginia in 1862. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Lilje... More

[General John Buford of General Staff U.S. Volunteers Infantry Regiment in uniform] / From photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery.

[General John Buford of General Staff U.S. Volunteers Infantry Regimen...

Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: The Excelsior Brigade, Inc., April 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljpaper

[Unidentified soldier in Union shell jacket with 7th Corps Dept. of Arkansas insignia and 1851 rectangular eagle belt plate holding volcanic pistol to his chest]

[Unidentified soldier in Union shell jacket with 7th Corps Dept. of Ar...

Case: Leather, scroll design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: The Horse Soldier, Gettys... More

[Union fife and drum musicians probably at Camp Griffin, Langley, Virginia]

[Union fife and drum musicians probably at Camp Griffin, Langley, Virg...

Photograph probably by G. H. Houghton, photographer of other photographs in this album and fellow resident of Mead's in Brattleboro, Vermont. Houghton worked as a photographer at Camp Griffin and in the Tidewat... More

[Drummer Louis D. B. Somerby of Company A, 48th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and Company M, 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment]

[Drummer Louis D. B. Somerby of Company A, 48th Massachusetts Infantry...

Photograph shows identified soldier in Union uniform. Case: Berg, no. 2-76; case provided by donor. Original paper mat in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information abou... More

7th New York Cavalry-- General I. N. Palmer & staff in foreground-- camp near Washington, D. C.

7th New York Cavalry-- General I. N. Palmer & staff in foreground-- ca...

Photograph shows General Palmer and staff in the foreground, and military band, soldiers, and cavalry in the background.

[Private Raymond Gause or Gouse of Co. B, 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, in uniform]

[Private Raymond Gause or Gouse of Co. B, 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry Re...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Identified as Gause by descendent Peg Gause; identified as Gouse in The American Civil War Database; also listed as Ganse on Roll of Honor. Case: Berg, no. 3-192. Gift; Tom... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and bayonet]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and bayonet]

Photograph shows uniform with upside down belt. Case: no. Berg 3-183. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). This is the first photograph acquired by ... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms with cigars in mouths in front of American flag, one in 6th Army of the Potomac forage hat]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms with cigars in mouths in ...

Case: Berg, no. 7-21 Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and haversack]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket and haversack]

Case: Berg, no. 2-41. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sargeant major's uniform with gauntlets and forage cap of the 206th Pennsylvania Volunteers Regiment]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sargeant major's uniform with gauntlets...

Case: Berg, no. 3-25. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, haversack, cap box, and cartridge box]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, haversac...

Case: Berg, no. 5-69 variant. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with 15th New York Engineer Regiment forage cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with 15th New York Engineer Reg...

Case: Leather geometric circular design. Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/lo... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and hat and unidentified woman in patterned dress]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and hat and unidentified woman ...

Case: Berg, no. 7-41. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with Bowie knife]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with Bowie knife]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap with insignia of Company A, 124th Regiment W.K., holding revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap with insignia of...

Case: Berg, no. 1-149. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap with insignia of Company A, 124th Regiment W.K., holding revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap with insignia of...

Case: Berg, no. 1-149. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with "Liberty Band" bass drum] / Photographed by Thomas Smith, 142 and 144 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with "Liberty Band" bass drum] ...

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union artillery shell jacket and shoulder scales in front of painted backdrop showing military camp with flag]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union artillery shell jacket...

Case: Berg, no. 7-21. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj... More

Maj. General G.A. Custer / From photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery.

Maj. General G.A. Custer / From photographic negative in Brady's Natio...

Photograph shows portrait of George Armstrong Custer in uniform. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: Thomas Harris, New York, New York, May 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Co... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with his wife]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with his wife]

Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Hardee hat with rifle in front of painted backdrop showing military camp]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Hardee hat with rifle in fr...

Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union infantry uniform with bayoneted rifle and handgun]

[Unidentified soldier in Union infantry uniform with bayoneted rifle a...

Frame: Gilded wood. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Ron Palm's Museum of Civil War Image... More

[Private Jonathan Colgrove of Co. F, 57th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, in uniform in front of painted backdrop showing column base and landscape]

[Private Jonathan Colgrove of Co. F, 57th Pennsylvania Infantry Regime...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Case: Berg, no. 1-52. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased fro... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with canteen and bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with canteen and bayoneted musk...

Photograph shows uniform with a Volunteer Maine Militia belt plate. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified African American sailor in Union uniform sitting with arm resting on table]

[Unidentified African American sailor in Union uniform sitting with ar...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Private Charles H. Bickford of B Company, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment as a young boy]

[Private Charles H. Bickford of B Company, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry ...

Photograph shows identified soldier, as a child. Case: Leather geometric scroll and flowers. Name from inscription on handwritten note in case; additional information on note includes date of birth, March 1844... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap with bayoneted musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat and forage cap with bayonete...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified young soldier in Union shell jacket with cavalry markings and kepi cap holding cavalry saber]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union shell jacket with cavalry marking...

Case: Berg, no. 7-45. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform and gloves with musket; another soldier waits at the side]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform and gloves wit...

Case: Leather oval interior with scroll. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms part of: Liljenquist Fam... More

[Freeman Mason of Company K, 17th Vermont Infantry holding a tintype of his brother, Michael Mason, killed at Savage's Station, Virginia, in 1862]

[Freeman Mason of Company K, 17th Vermont Infantry holding a tintype o...

Photograph shows identified soldier Freeman Mason, who was accidentally shot and killed in camp at Petersburg, Virginia, March 12, 1865. More information is in "Glimpses of Soldiers' Lives," http://www.loc.gov/... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union officer's uniform and young African American boy]

[Unidentified soldier in Union officer's uniform and young African Ame...

Case: Berg, no. 3-57. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of C... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and unidentified boy, probably brothers]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and unidentified boy, probably ...

Case: Leather; floral design. Information from the seller indicates that the soldier was from Kentucky. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) More information about this collection is available at htt... More

[Private Henry McCollum of Company B, 78th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment and three unidentified soldiers in 78th Pennsylvania Infantry uniforms at Point Lookout, Tennessee]

[Private Henry McCollum of Company B, 78th Pennsylvania Infantry Regim...

Photo shows soldiers, including Henry McCollum on the left, who posed for the Linns, who left Ohio to photograph the Army of the Cumberland. In late 1863, after the battles of Lookout Mountain and Missionary R... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union captain's uniform with revolver in breast pocket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union captain's uniform with revolver in brea...

Case: Berg, no. 2-51. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of C... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform]

[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform]

Case: (front) Berg, no. 1-130; (back) Berg, no. 3-301. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at h... More

[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform]

[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform]

Case: (front) Berg, no. 1-130; (back) Berg, no. 3-301. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at h... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform with revolver]

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform with revolver]

Case: Berg, no. 3-136. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform holding a young child in his lap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform holding a young child in his la...

Case: Leather geometric. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Published in: The Civil War: A visual history.... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform in front of painted backdrop showing military camp]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform in front of pa...

Case: Leather flowered urn with scroll exterior. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information a... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with greatcoat]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with greatcoat]

Case: Rinhart, no. 228. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.li... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and slouch cap with infantry insignia holding revolver to chest]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and slouch cap with infantry in...

Public domain photograph of painting, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camp Brightwood, D.C.--Contrabands in 2nd R.I. Camp

Camp Brightwood, D.C.--Contrabands in 2nd R.I. Camp

Capt. B.S. Brown (left); Lt. John P. Shaw, Co. F 2nd Regt. Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry (center); and Lt. Fry (right) with African American men and boy. Title transcribed from item. Purchase; William A. Glad... More

[Unidentified soldier of the 34th Indiana Infantry Regiment in zouave uniform]

[Unidentified soldier of the 34th Indiana Infantry Regiment in zouave ...

Case: Berg, no. 3-274 The 34th Indiana Zouaves were also known as the "Morton Rifles." Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Company H cap with bayoneted musket, cap box, and Volunteer Maine Militia (VMM) belt buckle in front of American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Company H cap with bayonete...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Three unidentified officers and a 1st sergeant of the 7th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment in front of a Sibley tent]

[Three unidentified officers and a 1st sergeant of the 7th New Hampshi...

Case: Rinhart, no. 246. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: The Horse Soldier, Gettysburg, ... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap]

Case: Leather geometric. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj pp/liljunion

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union infantry sergeant's uniform and black mourning ribbon with bayonet in front of painted backdrop]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union infantry sergeant's un...

Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collect... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union greatcoat with forage cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union greatcoat with forage cap]

Case: Berg, no. 3-462. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Three unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms with shoulder scales and cap boxes holding muskets with attached Enfield sword bayonets and scabbards]

[Three unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms with shoulder scales an...

Photograph shows 79th Regiment insignia on cap. Frame: Berg, no. 7-43. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection i... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and shoulder scales with a Company A forage cap bearing infantry insignia]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and shoulder scales with a Comp...

Case: Berg, no. 3-95. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Pho... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, cartridge box, and cap box]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, cartridg...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with musket, revolver, and cap box]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with musket, revolver, an...

Case: Rinhart, no. 135. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Purchased from: Cowan's Auction of Historic Americana, Terrace Park, Ohio, 2000. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More i... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union Zouave uniform]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union Zouave uniform]

Public domain vintage artistic photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[Private Hiram M. Kersey, 44th Iowa Infantry regiment, standing on rug with bayonet, knife, revolver, and cartridge box]

[Private Hiram M. Kersey, 44th Iowa Infantry regiment, standing on rug...

Photo shows identified soldier in Union uniform. Case: Berg, no. 4-22G variant. Identification of soldier from newspaper clipping found behind photograph. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More i... More

Sgt. Johnny Clem / Schwing & Rudd, photographers, Army of the Cumberland.

Sgt. Johnny Clem / Schwing & Rudd, photographers, Army of the Cumberla...

Photograph shows identified young soldier in uniform; he served in Co. C, 22nd Michigan Infantry Regiment from May 1, 1863 to September 19, 1864. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More informatio... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform sitting on horse with revolver and saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform sitting on horse with revolver ...

Frame: Berg, no. 7-43. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Young George Wingate Weeks of Company D, 8th Maine Infantry Regiment with drum in front of painted backdrop showing shoreline with house and lighthouse]

[Young George Wingate Weeks of Company D, 8th Maine Infantry Regiment ...

Photo shows identified soldier in Union uniform. More information is in "Glimpses of Soldiers' Lives," http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/coll/SoldierbiosWeeks.html Case: Berg, no. 7-10. Additional information in col... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap holding 1818 Nathan Starr Contract cavalry saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap holding 1818 Nat...

Case: Rinhart, no. 54. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

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