Letter written to brother and sister describes the Battle of Pea Ridge, fought in Benton County, Arkansas, March 6-8, 1862. He describes the set up of his battery and lists men lost and injured in battle.
Letter written to brother and sister describes the Battle of Pea Ridge, fought in Benton County, Arkansas, March 6-8, 1862. He describes the set up of his battery and lists men lost and injured in battle.
This is a photo of a Civil War soldier at an encampment during the Fall or Winter during the Conflict. It was common for a soldier to bring his family and belongings with him to camp during the war. Here you can see the soldier's dog alongside him,…
In this photograph poses an unknown non-commissioned Union soldier from Mahaska County, Iowa. Taken around 1861, the Civil War was the first American War in which much of the conflict was documented through photography. Officers and…
This is a photograph of an unknown Union soldier during the Civil War. It was common for soldiers to get their picture taken in full uniform before leaving for the battlefield. It also served as a memento for loved ones in case the soldier did not…
National bulletin announcing an enclosed article on the Civilian Conservation Corp. Article, written by historian, Douglas Helms provides background and context to the Civilian Conservation Corps. Final pages include history of the Benton County…
